Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Dompex Suspension

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Dompex with omeprazole?
Yes, Dompex 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 Dompex with citalopram?
The use of Dompex 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 Dompex with amitriptyline?
Yes, Dompex can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Dompex with amitriptyline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Dompex cause bloating (gas)?
Dompex 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 Dompex.

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

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

Q. Does Dompex cause heart problems?
Dompex 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 Dompex is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Dompex.

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

Q. Does Dompex help to relieve bloating (gas)?
Dompex 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 Dompex with rabeprazole?
Dompex 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. Dompex 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.