Motilium (Domperidone)
Motilium is a medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and bowel. Motilium is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by other drugs used to treat Parkinson's Disease.
Use Motilium as directed by your doctor.
- The usual dose in adults is one tablet three to four times a day, best taken 15 to 30 minutes before meals or food, and if necessary at bedtime.
- Sometimes your doctor may increase the dose to two tablets three to four times a day after you have taken Motilium for 2 weeks.
- You should not take more than a total of eight tablets in a single day.
- Your doctor may ask you to take Motilium for up to 6 months.
Motilium works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain which causes the feeling of nausea and vomiting, as well as increasing the movement or contractions of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.
If you miss a dose of Motilium, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Store Motilium at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Motilium out of the reach of children and away from pets.
