Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Gastrium Tablet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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