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Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s

Medidone tablet contains Domperidone | belongs to Antidopaminergic

Alternate brands of Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s

Brand Name Price Savings
Zotrium tablet 10 mg 5×10’s  144.00 You can save 71
Zotrium syrup 5 mg/5 mL 120 mL  57.00 You can save 158
Zelium tablet 10 mg 50’s  175.00 You can save 40
Zelium suspension 5 mg/5 mL 60 mL  70.00 You can save 145
Vomson tablet 10 mg 50’s  215.00 You can save 0
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How it works

Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s works by blocking chemicals in the brain and the intestine. This causes improved movements and faster gastric emptying which helps in prevention of vomiting.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s

  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Difficulty in breathing severe
  • Skin rash
  • Convulsions
  • Heart rhythm disorders severe
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dry mouth
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Extreme tiredness

Uses of Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Nausea and vomiting

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting which may be caused due to chemotherapy or digestive system disorder.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts up to 6 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence you are advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence you are advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers as there is a risk of side effects on the infant. You are advised to consult your doctors and consider the potential benefit and risks before consuming this medication.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s is not recommended for use in people having a known history of allergy to it.

  • Tumor of Pituitary gland

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s ridone is not recommended for use in people having tumor of the pituitary gland.

  • Heart diseases

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s is not recommended for use in people having an active heart disease like Congestive Heart Failure.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence you are advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers as there is a risk of side effects on the infant. You are advised to consult your doctors and consider the potential benefit and risks before consuming this medication.

General Warnings
  • Other medicines

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s is known to interact with a large number of medications. You are advised to inform the usage of any medication including supplements and herbs to the doctor.

  • Pediatric use

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should not be used in children who are underweight or malnourished. It should not be used in children who weigh less than 35 kg.

  • Use in elderly

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are very high.

  • Effect on heart

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s can effect the functioning of the heart, especially in the elderly and people having an active condition like rhythm disorders and Congestive heart failure.

  • Electrolyte imbalance

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used with extreme caution if you are suffering from acute or long-term electrolyte imbalance in the body.

  • Prolactin imbalance

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s may cause an imbalance in the levels of prolactin resulting in disturbances in the menstrual cycle in women. Prolonged use of this medicine can also result in breast like growth in men.

  • Dosage and duration of uptake

    Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used for the shortest duration possible. The dose should be kept as low as possible. Self-administration is not advised owing to these reasons.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Skip the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose at the right time. The dose should not get doubled in an attempt to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, agitation, and convulsions and may be more prevalent in infants and children. Immediate medical attention including gastric lavage may be required in severe cases.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Cisapride
  • Erythromycin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Tramadol
  • Bromocriptine
Disease interactions
  • Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired kidney function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is severe.

  • Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used with caution if you are suffering from impaired liver function. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring is advised, especially if the impairment is mild to moderate. For severe impairment, use of this medicine is not recommended.

  • Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s should be used with extreme caution in people having serious intestinal problems like internal bleeding, an obstruction or perforation of the stomach and intestine. Use of an alternate medicine is advised in such cases.

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Take Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s as instructed by the doctor. The usage of this medicine should be kept as low as possible especially when used for nausea and vomiting.

Other details

  • Food timings: Information not available
  • Administration time: Information not available
  • Sleep inducing: Information not available

References

Additional Information:

what are the adverse effects of Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s?

Rarely, GI upset, raised serum prolactin, ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death.

What happens if I miss a dose of Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s?

ORAL: Adults: All indications: 10-20 mg orally 3-4 times daily before meals; max 80 mg daily. Re-evaluate need for continued treatment after 4 wk. Children: Only Nausea & Vomiting: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg body-wt, 3-4 times daily; max 2.4 mg/kg daily.
INJECTION: Adults: With chemotherapy 1-40 mg IV (1 mg/kg IV have been used). See literature. Children: Not recommended.
RECTAL: Adults & Children: Over 12 yr and body weight over 35 kg: 60 mg twice daily. Children: Body weight 15-35 kg (nausea and vomiting only): 30 mg twice daily; under 15 kg, not recommended.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Medidone tablet 10 mg 50’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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