Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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