Vom 40mg Tablet
Vintech Formulations

prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
85.44

USED FOR:
Nausea Vomiting

COMPOSITION:
Domperidone (40mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Vom 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Vom 40mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Vom 40mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Vom 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vom 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Vom 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vom 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Vom 40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

Domperidone   40mg

Uses of Vom Tablet
Vom 40mg Tablet is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.

How to use Vom Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vom 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Vom Tablet works
Vom 40mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.

Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Available Substitutes
Check availability by pincode