The gastrointestinal tract, unfortunately, is susceptible to various diseases. This is not uncommon in our time. And the Motilium drug is one of their effective means that can help in some cases. It is a stimulant of intestinal motility. The antiemetic effect that the drug "Motilium" has is also important. Instructions for use informs that the active substance of this tool is domperidone. This is a dopamine antagonist, mainly due to the fact that it has the effects of metoclopramide and some antipsychotics.
The drug "Motilium" indications for use has the following:
- Dyspeptic phenomena, they are usually associated with excessively delayed emptying of the stomach and, of course, gastrointestinal reflux (nausea, belching, vomiting, bloating, heartburn, flatulence, and so on).
- Vomiting and nausea, which are associated with the administration of various dopamine agonists by people with Parkinson's disease.
- The syndrome of regurgitation, the presence of cyclic vomiting and other changes in the motility of the stomach in babies.
Mode of application
The drug "Motilium" (instructions for use confirms this) can have a different form of release: suspension, tablets, lingual tablets. And each of them is appointed under different circumstances. For adults and children who are over the age of five, lingual tablets are prescribed, it is enough to put them on the tongue and wait a bit until completely dissolved. But younger patients are better off taking Motilium suspension.
Instructions for use states that in chronic dyspeptic conditions, both children and adults need to use 10 mg three times in one day half an hour before any meal. If necessary, the dosage can be doubled for adult patients. As for the suspension, we need such a calculation: for 10 kg of body weight - this is 2.5 ml of the drug.
In case of nausea and vomiting, the Motilium drug is recommended for use as follows: children over 12 and adults — three times a day before meals and bedtime, 20 mg each; children from 5 to 12 - the same, but 10 mg. The suspension is prescribed based on: 10 kg of body weight - 5 ml.
In case of renal insufficiency, the Motilium preparation recommends taking it in a slightly different way. You just need to make the intervals between the use of the product longer.
Like any other medicine, the Motilium drug has a number of possible side effects from:
- endocrine system: hyperprolactinemia, gynecomastia, amenorrhea;
- CNS: extrapyramidal disorders in children (very rare);
- digestive system: gastrointestinal disorders are very rare;
Allergic reactions such as rash are also possible, less often - urticaria.
The drug "Motilium" (instructions for use confirms this) has a number of contraindications for use. If the patient has prolactinoma, obstruction or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, hypersensitivity to some components of the drug, gastrointestinal bleeding is present, then it is absolutely impossible to appoint it.
In case of an overdose, drowsiness, disorientation, as well as some extrapyramidal reactions (usually in children) may occur.
With great care, it should be prescribed to people with liver failure, as well as children of the first year of life. If the patient takes the drug for a long time, then he must always be closely monitored by an appropriate specialist. When driving a car or working with mechanisms, the use of this tool is allowed.
Before using the medicine, it is important to consult a doctor. This instruction is for educational purposes only. If you decide to take Motilium, the manufacturer's summary should be studied by you in more than detail. And even this does not completely eliminate the need for a visit to the attending physician.