The medicine “Motilium” (suspension), the price of which is about 185 rubles, belongs to the category of drugs used in gastrointestinal pathologies. The drug stimulates intestinal motility, has an antiemetic effect. The active ingredient is domperidone. This substance has the properties of some antipsychotics, but it does not have an extrapyramidal side effect, manifested in the form of parkinsonism, tremor, tic, dystonia, and other symptoms. In practical studies, the ability to enhance the secretion of prolactin has been established.
Appointment
The drug Motilium (suspension) is recommended for dyspeptic disorders caused by delayed emptying of the stomach, gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis (with a feeling of overflow, flatulence, heartburn, vomiting, belching, soreness in epigastrium). Indications include vomiting and nausea due to the use of dopamine agonists, as well as the same symptoms that have an infectious, organic, functional nature or are triggered by disorders in diet, radiotherapy, and drug therapy.
Contraindications
The Motilium medication (suspension) (instructions for use warns about this) is not recommended for perforation in the gastrointestinal tract, obstruction in the digestive tract of a mechanical type, prolactinoma - a pituitary tumor secreting prolactin. Contraindications also include bleeding in the intestines, hypersensitivity to the components. It is not recommended to carry out drug treatment at the same time as taking such drugs as Ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Fluconazole, Clarithromycin, Amiodarone, Telithromycin. No medicine is prescribed during pregnancy and during lactation.
The medicine "Motilium" (suspension). Instructions for use
A syrup medicine is recommended for children under five years of age. The dosage is calculated in accordance with the weight - 2.5 ml / 10 kg. The medicine is given before meals, before bedtime. The amount of medication is divided into three or four doses per day. In the presence of renal failure, it is recommended to increase the interval between doses. Dose adjustment is usually not required. If necessary, in the re-appointment, the frequency of use of the drug is reduced to 1-2 ml. The amount of the drug can also be reduced.
The drug "Motilium" (suspension). Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
On the basis of taking the medicine, hyperprolactinemia (an increase in prolactin level), amenorrhea, extrapyramidal diseases in children of a reversible nature (can be eliminated after cessation of therapy) can occur. The negative consequences of treatment with the Medilium medication (suspension) include allergies, intestinal contractions of a spastic nature, and a violation of digestive functions. When taking medication in children under one year old, neurological disorders are likely. Against the background of taking in an increased dose, side effects increase. In addition, drowsiness, disorientation, extrapyramidal disorders appear .