Dompéridone pour le mal des transports

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Revu par Sid DajaniDernière mise à jour par Michael Stewart, MRPharmSDernière mise à jour 4 juil. 2023

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Domperidone helps to prevent you from feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). It is recommended for short-term use only.

Domperidone may be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder, particularly in older people. If you faint or feel that your heart is beating quickly, you must speak with your doctor as soon as possible.

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About domperidone

Type de médicament	Anti-emetic
Utilisé pour	Nausea and vomiting in adults and in children over 12 years of age
Aussi appelé	Motilium®
Disponible sous forme de	Comprimés et médicaments liquides oraux

Domperidone is used to relieve feelings of sickness (nausea) or being sick (vomiting). Feeling sick can be a common symptom, but it may be due to a number of different causes. You will only be recommended an anti-emetic like domperidone if the cause of your sickness is known.

Domperidone works by helping to move the food in your stomach through your digestive system more quickly. This helps to stop you from feeling sick.

Before taking domperidone

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking domperidone it is important that your doctor knows:

Si vous êtes enceinte, essayez d'avoir un bébé ou allaitez.
If it is for a child under 12 years of age.
Si vous avez des problèmes avec votre foie ou vos reins.
If you have problems with your heart or if you have been told you have an irregular heart rhythm.
If you know you have any problems with your digestive system, such as a blockage or any internal bleeding.
If you have a tumour on your pituitary gland, known as a prolactinoma.
Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.
Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

How to take domperidone

Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about domperidone and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.
Take domperidone exactly as your doctor tells you to. The dose for adults and for young people aged 12 years or over is 10 mg (one tablet) up to three times a day. Do not take more than three doses in any 24-hour period.
Take your doses about half an hour before meals. If you take domperidone after a meal, it will still work, but it may take longer to have an effect.
Domperidone should be taken for a short period of time only. Your treatment will last no longer than seven days.

Can domperidone cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with domperidone. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following become troublesome.

Domperidone side-effects	Que puis-je faire si je ressens cela ?
Bouche sèche	Essayez de mâcher du chewing-gum sans sucre ou de sucer des bonbons sans sucre
Fainting, a feeling of fast heartbeats (palpitations)	Speak with a doctor straightaway
Feeling anxious, feeling sleepy or weak, headaches, diarrhoea	If troublesome, speak with a doctor or pharmacist for advice
Breast swelling or tenderness, menstrual changes, unusual production of breast milk, itchy skin rash	Let your doctor know about any of these

Si vous ressentez d'autres symptômes que vous pensez être dus au médicament, parlez-en à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires.

How to store domperidone

Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.
Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur directe et de la lumière.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Ne prenez jamais plus que la dose prescrite. Si vous soupçonnez que vous ou quelqu'un d'autre avez pris une surdose de ce médicament, rendez-vous au service des urgences de votre hôpital local. Emportez le contenant avec vous, même s'il est vide.

Si vous achetez des médicaments, vérifiez avec un pharmacien qu'ils sont compatibles avec vos autres médicaments.

Si vous devez subir une opération ou un traitement dentaire, informez la personne qui effectue le traitement des médicaments que vous prenez.

Ce médicament est pour vous. Ne le donnez jamais à d'autres personnes, même si leur état semble être le même que le vôtre.

Ne gardez jamais de médicaments périmés ou indésirables. Apportez-les à votre pharmacie locale qui s'en débarrassera pour vous.

Si vous avez des questions concernant ce médicament, demandez à votre pharmacien.

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Questions fréquemment posées

What is the maximum dose of domperidone I can take in 24 hours?

The maximum dose for adults and young people aged 12 years or over is 10 mg (one tablet) up to three times a day. You should not exceed three doses in any 24-hour period.

What should I do if I experience a dry mouth while taking domperidone?

If you experience a dry mouth, you can try chewing sugar-free gum or sucking sugar-free sweets to help alleviate this symptom.

What should I do if I think I've taken too much domperidone?

If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, you should go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital immediately. Remember to take the medicine container with you, even if it is empty.

Who should not take domperidone?

Domperidone is not suitable for everyone. You should not take it if you are pregnant, trying for a baby, breastfeeding, or if it is for a child under 12 years of age. It's also not suitable if you have problems with your liver, kidneys, or heart, a tumour on your pituitary gland, or certain digestive system issues like a blockage or internal bleeding.

Can I take other medicines with domperidone?

It's important to tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription, herbal, and complementary medicines, before starting domperidone. This is to ensure there are no interactions that could cause problems. If you buy any new medicines, always check with a pharmacist to ensure they are suitable to take with domperidone.