Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Domfast Tablet DT

Do not take Domperidone, if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the tablets.
Do not take the medicine, if you notice black, tarry stools (bowel motions) or blood in your stools, blockage or tear in the intestines or if you have a tumor of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma).
Do not take the drug, if you have moderate to severe liver disease, heart problems (irregular heart rate or heart failure) or abnormal salt levels in the blood.
Do not crush or chew the tablets, swallow them whole with a glass of water.
Do not take the drug if you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery as it may cause drowsiness.
Always take the tablets 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before going to bed at night.
Consult your doctor, if you are above 60 years of age and taking domperidone for a long period of time.
Inform your doctor, if you are already taking medicines for fungal infections (ketoconazole) or antibiotics (e.g. gentamycin, erythromycin).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Domfast used for?
Domfast is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.

Q. Is Domfast an over the counter drug?
Domfast is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.

Q. Does Domfast cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Domfast. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Domfast, please talk to your doctor.

Q. Does Domfast raise the blood pressure?
The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Domfast. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Domfast, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Domfast for morning sickness?
Domfast is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.

Q. Can I take Domfast with antibiotics?
The use of Domfast with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Domfast.

Q. Can I take Domfast with lansoprazole?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with lansoprazole as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen when they are taken together. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Domfast with doxycycline?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domfast with doxycycline.

Q. Can I take Domfast with omeprazole?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with omeprazole. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Domfast with citalopram?
The use of Domfast with citalopram is not recommended as it may increase the underlying heart problems like prolonged QTc interval. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Domfast with amitriptyline?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domfast with amitriptyline.

Q. Can I take Domfast with amoxicillin?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domfast with amoxicillin.

Q. Can I take Domfast with paracetamol?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Domfast with tramadol?
Yes, Domfast can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Domfast with tramadol.

Q. Is Domfast safe?
Yes. Domfast is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.

Q. Is Domfast used for motion sickness?
Domfast is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Domfast for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Domfast an antibiotic?
No, Domfast is not an antibiotic. Domfast is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick).

Q. Does Domfast cause drowsiness?
Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Domfast. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Domfast.

Q. Does Domfast increase milk secretion?
Yes, Domfast can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Domfast. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.

Q. Does Domfast cause bloating (gas)?
Domfast can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhoea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Domfast.

Q. Does Domfast cause hair loss?
Domfast has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Domfast.

Q. Does Domfast help to treat constipation?
Domfast is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does Domfast cause heart problems?
Domfast may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problem and heart attack. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Domfast is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Domfast.

Q. Does Domfast cause constipation?
Yes, Domfast has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Domfast.

Q. Does Domfast help to relieve bloating (gas)?
Domfast is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Q. Can I take Domfast with rabeprazole?
Domfast can be safely taken with Rabeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domfast increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.