Vometa/Vometa FT

Vometa/Vometa FT

domperidone

Manufacturer:

Glorious Dexa Mandaya

Distributor:

Oxford Distributions
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Domperidone
Indications/Uses
Dyspepsia syndrome accompanied by delayed gastric emptying, esophageal reflux & esophagitis. Nausea & vomiting due to various causes.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Vometa oral susp Chronic dyspepsia Adult 10 mg tid. Childn 2.5 mg/10 kg tid. Nausea & vomiting Adult 10-20 mg tid-qid. Vometa oral drops Childn 2.5-5 mg/10 kg or 0.3-0.6 mL/5 kg tid-qid. Vometa FT Chronic dyspepsia 10-20 mg tid & 10-20 mg at bedtime. Nausea & vomiting Adult & elderly 10-20 mg. Childn 0.2-0.4 mg/kg. Doses taken at 4-8 hrly.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 15-30 min before meals.
Contraindications
Intolerance. GI bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation. Prolactinoma & tumor hypohyloma. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
Antacid must be given after meals & not administered concomitantly w/ domperidone. Avoid long-term treatment. Hepatic impairment. Possible neurological side effect in infants <1 yr. Renal insufficiency.
Adverse Reactions
Rash & urticaria. Hyperprolactinemia (breast tenderness & enlargement, galactorrhea & gynecomastia).
Drug Interactions
Anticholinergics, antacids & antisecretory drugs. Concomitant administration of oral drugs especially sustained release or enteric coated drugs.
MIMS Class
GIT Regulators, Antiflatulents & Anti-Inflammatories
ATC Classification
A03FA03 - domperidone ; Belongs to the class of propulsives. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Vometa FT fast-melting tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
50's (P1,250/pack)
Form
Vometa oral drops 5 mg/mL
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's (P330/bottle)
Form
Vometa oral susp 5 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P330/bottle)
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