Domperidone Suspension

Domperidone Suspension comes with the brand name “DARRI Drops” and belongs to a class of medications known as ‘dopamine antagonists’ used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults and adolescents 12 years or older. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying).

Domperidone Suspension contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting center (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract’s motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

Medical Benefits

• It contains domperidone, a dopamine antagonist that helps by blocking certain vomiting-inducing receptors in the brain.
• This suspension also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract’s motility and decreases gastric emptying time.
• It is occasionally used to boost milk production. If you’re experiencing difficulty nursing, your doctor may prescribe it if nothing else has helped.

Direction For Use

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Take Domperidone Suspension with the help of a measuring cup that is provided with the pack.
• Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as prescribed by the doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• Consult your doctor before taking this medicine as it may interact with medicines used to treat heart problems or high blood pressure (e.g. amiodarone, dronedarone, quinidine, disopyramide, dofetilide, sotalol, etc.
• It may interact with grapefruit juice, alcohol, and tobacco. This may affect the efficacy of Domperidone Suspension. So, it should not be taken along with them.
• This medicine should not be given to adolescents younger than 12 years of age or who are less than 35 kg in weight.
• It should be taken with caution in patients with kidney/liver problems. Your doctor will adjust your dose depending on the condition of your disease.

Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Headache

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am sugar intolerant, can I take this medicine?

If you are intolerant to sugars, please inform your doctor before starting this suspension as it contains lactose. So, to avoid any unpleasant side effects, do as your doctor advises.

Can this medicine cause a dry mouth?

Yes, it can cause dry mouth. In case you feel excessively thirsty, please increase your fluid intake and do frequent mouth rinses.

What if I forget to take this medicine?

If you miss a dose, take your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until that is due and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Does this composition cause Irregular heartbeat?

Domperidone should be used for the shortest time. It is commonly taken for up to a week. Domperidone can produce irregular heartbeats if taken for an extended time or at a high dose.

Can I use it on my own to prevent nausea?

No, it is a prescribed medication; it should be used only if specified by the doctor.