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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Domrol Oral Drops is used to treat nausea and vomiting in adults and adolescents 12 years or older. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. It contains Domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre in the brain. It also increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time. The most common side effect of this medicine is dry mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

DOMPERIDONE-10MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Domrol Oral Drops

Domrol Oral Drops is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults and adolescents 12 years or older. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying).

Domrol Oral Drops contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

Take Domrol Oral Drops as prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting may usually resolve within 3-4 days after taking Domrol Oral Drops. However, if it does not resolve even after this, stop taking this medicine and contact the doctor. Do not take Domrol Oral Drops for longer than seven days. The most common side effect of Domrol Oral Drops is dry mouth. This side effect is temporary and may resolve after some time; however, if this side persists, contact the doctor.

Do not consume Domrol Oral Drops if you are hypersensitive to any components present in Domrol Oral Drops. Before taking the Domrol Oral Drops, inform your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney problems. Prolonged intake of Domrol Oral Drops may be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and cardiac arrest (heart attack). This risk may be more likely in the elderly (those over 60 years old) or those taking doses higher than 30 mg daily. Domrol Oral Drops is not usually recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. But in some cases, domperidone is used to increase milk supply. However, it should be used only during breastfeeding if your physician considers this necessary. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Adolescents (children from 12-18 years of age) who weigh less than 35 kg should not be given the Domrol Oral Drops.

Uses of Domrol Oral Drops

Domrol Oral Drops is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting. The detailed uses of Domrol Oral Drops are as follows: <br/> • Nausea Relief: Domrol Oral Drops is commonly used to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness and post-operative effects.<br/> • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Domrol Oral Drops helps in managing symptoms related to GERD by reducing stomach acid and promoting gastric emptying, which can alleviate discomfort.<br/> • Functional Dyspepsia: Domrol Oral Drops can aid in the treatment of functional dyspepsia, providing relief from bloating, early satiety, and stomach discomfort.<br/> • Gastroparesis: For patients with delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis), Domrol Oral Drops can assist in stimulating gastric motility, thus improving symptoms related to indigestion and fullness.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Domrol Oral Drops can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Domrol Oral Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Domrol Oral Drops contains domperidone, a dopamine antagonist that helps by blocking certain vomiting-inducing receptors in the brain. Domrol Oral Drops also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and decreases gastric emptying time. Domperidone is occasionally used to boost milk production. If you're experiencing difficulty nursing, your doctor may prescribe it if nothing else has helped.

How Domrol Oral Drops Works

Domrol Oral Drops contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Domrol Oral Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Domrol Oral Drops as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include uncontrolled movements which include unusual eye movements, sleepiness, confusion, abnormal posture (such as a twisted neck) or unusual movements of the tongue. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not consume Domrol Oral Drops if you are allergic to any components present in Domrol Oral Drops. Before taking the Domrol Oral Drops, contact your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney problems (kidney function impairment or failure). Prolonged intake of Domrol Oral Drops may be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and cardiac arrest (heart attack). This risk may be more likely in the elderly (those over 60 years old) or taking doses higher than 30 mg daily. Tell your doctor if you are using anti-fungal medicines and/or if you have heart problems or AIDS/HIV. If you experience heart rhythm disorders like palpitations, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness after taking the Domrol Oral Drops, immediately contact your doctor. Domperidone is not usually recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. But in some cases, domperidone is used to increase milk supply. However, it should be used only during breastfeeding if your physician considers this necessary. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Adolescents (children from 12-18 years of age) who weigh less than 35 kg should not be given the Domrol Oral Drops.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy low-fat diet, especially in small portions, as it will be easy to digest. Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
  • Also, if you like vomiting at a specific time, avoid eating your favourite food at that particular time, as your taste for that food may get turned off.
  • Include more cool beverages in your food like clear soups, flavoured gelatin, and carbonated beverages. And also, when you drink with a stray, sip slowly to avoid swallowing air that may lead to gas or acidity.
  • Drink after or any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food. After eating food, lie down for at least after 2 hours.
  • If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else cook food or use prepared food from the freezer.
  • Avoid caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea), spicy/deep-fried/processed foods, carbonated drinks, and acidic foods like citrus fruits/vegetables (tomatoes).

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol with Domrol Oral Drops may cause sleepiness, or an irregular heartbeat.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Domrol Oral Drops is not usually recommended in pregnancy. However, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Domrol Oral Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Domrol Oral Drops is not usually recommended when breastfeeding. But in some cases, domperidone is used to increase milk supply. However, it should be used only during breastfeeding if your physician considers this necessary. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Domrol Oral Drops has no effect on your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Domrol Oral Drops should be taken with precaution in patients with liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Kidney

Caution

Domrol Oral Drops should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Your doctor will adjust your dose depending upon the condition of your disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Domrol Oral Drops should not be given to adolescents younger than 12 years of age or are less than 35 kg in weight.

Have a query?

FAQs

Domrol Oral Drops is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion.

Domrol Oral Drops contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract&amp;#039;s motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

If you are intolerant to sugars, please inform your doctor before starting Domrol Oral Drops as it contains lactose. So, to avoid any unpleasant side effects, do as your doctor advises.

Yes, Domrol Oral Drops can cause dry mouth. In case you feel excessively thirsty, please increase your fluid intake and do frequent mouth rinses.

If you miss a dose, take your medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until that is due and continue as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Domperidone should be used for the shortest time. It is commonly taken for up to a week. Domperidone can produce irregular heartbeats if taken for an extended time or at a high dose.

No, it is a prescribed medication; it should be used only if specified by the doctor.

Domrol Oral Drops may cause side effects such as dry mouth, headache or diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are have any liver or kidney problem, inform your doctor so that an alternative medicine may be recommended.

You are recommended to avoid spicy and oily foods. Limit smoking and alcohol consumption as they may worsen the reflux (stomach acid rising into esophagus). Also, avoid carbonated drinks such as cold drinks and soda as the carbon dioxide gas in them may worsen acid reflux. Limit your intake of chocolate and mint. Some pain killers such as Ibuprofen may increase acidity and worsen the condition. Thus, avoid using these for prolonged duration.

Take Domrol Oral Drops only for the duration as prescribed by your doctor. If you get relief from your symptoms, consult your doctor for a follow-up, where your doctor may lower the dose. Long term use of Domrol Oral Drops may cause fractures, low vitamin B12 levels and magnesium levels. You need to be cautious about these and continue to monitor your blood levels regularly and if required your doctor may prescribe the supplements for these deficiencies.

Domrol Oral Drops is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to domperidone or any other inactive ingredients of Domrol Oral Drops. Patients with underlying liver or kidney disease, should use caution.

Yes, the use of Domrol Oral Drops can cause diarrhoea. In case if you have diarrhoea, drink lots of water or other fluids. Avoid intake of fatty or fried foods along with Domrol Oral Drops. If diarrhoea persists and if you notice any signs of dehydration, such as decreased urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine.

Store Domrol Oral Drops at room temperature in a cool and dry place. Protect from direct light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

Yes, Domrol Oral Drops is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

It is best to take Domrol Oral Drops before food. Take it the 15 to 30 minutes before a meal or snack or take it as advised by your doctor.

Take Domrol Oral Drops as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

You are recommended to take your doctor’s advice before taking Domrol Oral Drops if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - DO81020

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