Motilium
Domperidone 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of nausea and vomiting. A peripheral dopamine antagonist that speeds gut transit.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Domperidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Motilium on your behalf.
- Therapeutic class
- Antiemetic
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Antagonist
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; cardiac conduction disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- use lowest effective dose for shortest duration
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; anxiety
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; qt prolonging agents
- Age restrictions
- Avoid in infants; use caution in elderly.
Serious side effects
arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; sudden cardiac death, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Domperidone 10mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of nausea and vomiting. A peripheral dopamine antagonist that speeds gut transit.
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as a peripheral dopamine antagonist. It speeds up gastrointestinal transit and blocks dopamine receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone to prevent feelings of nausea.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult doctor; generally avoided unless essential. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Motilium is a widely recognised brand name for domperidone, used to manage symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Janssen produces this treatment as a standard 10mg tablet. Medications containing this active ingredient work by assisting movement in the upper gastrointestinal tract to help relieve persistent discomfort, offering a solution for those seeking support for these conditions.
Buying Motilium online
Generic domperidone, much of which is made in India, provides a cost-effective alternative to the original brand for expats and residents across the region.
What you will receive
Motilium is the originator brand name, made by Janssen. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Janssen and do not ship the original Motilium.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Domperidone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.