Uses / Indications:
Novom 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Novom 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Do not take Domperidone, if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the tablets. Do not take the medicine, if you notice black, tarry stools (bowel motions) or blood in your stools, blockage or tear in the intestines or if you have a tumor of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma). Do not take the drug, if you have moderate to severe liver disease, heart problems (irregular heart rate or heart failure) or abnormal salt levels in the blood. Do not crush or chew the tablets, swallow them whole with a glass of water. Do not take the drug if you intend to drive or operate heavy machinery as it may cause drowsiness. Always take the tablets 15 to 30 minutes before meals and, if needed, before going to bed at night. Consult your doctor, if you are above 60 years of age and taking domperidone for a long period of time. Inform your doctor, if you are already taking medicines for fungal infections (ketoconazole) or antibiotics (e.g. gentamycin, erythromycin).
Side Effects:
Dryness in mouth.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Novom 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Novom 10mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.
Faq for medicine:
What is Novom used for? : Novom is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.|Is Novom an over the counter drug? : Novom is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.|Does Novom cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Novom. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Novom, please talk to your doctor.|Does Novom raise the blood pressure? : The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Novom. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Novom, please consult your doctor.|Can I take Novom for morning sickness? : Novom is not indicated or recommended for treating morning sickness. Please consult your doctor if you plan to take any medicine for treating morning sickness.|Can I take Novom with antibiotics? : The use of Novom with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Novom.|Can I take Novom with lansoprazole? : Yes, Novom can be taken with lansoprazole as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen when they are taken together. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.|Can I take Novom with doxycycline? : Yes, Novom can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Novom with doxycycline.|Can I take Novom with omeprazole? : Yes, Novom can be taken with omeprazole. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.|Can I take Novom with citalopram? : The use of Novom with citalopram is not recommended as it may increase the underlying heart problems like prolonged QTc interval. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Novom with amitriptyline? : Yes, Novom can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Novom with amitriptyline.|Can I take Novom with amoxicillin? : Yes, Novom can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Novom with amoxicillin.|Can I take Novom with paracetamol? : Yes, Novom can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.|Can I take Novom with tramadol? : Yes, Novom can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Novom with tramadol.|Is Novom safe? : Yes. Novom is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.|Is Novom used for motion sickness? : Novom is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Novom for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Novom an antibiotic? : No, Novom is not an antibiotic. Novom is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). |Does Novom cause drowsiness? : Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Novom. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Novom.|Does Novom increase milk secretion? : Yes, Novom can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Novom. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.|Does Novom cause bloating (gas)? : Novom can cause some uncommon gastrointestinal side effects like regurgitation, appetite disorder, and heartburn, diarrhoea. However, bloating (gas) has not been reported as a side effect with Novom.|Does Novom cause hair loss? : Novom has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Novom.|Does Novom help to treat constipation? : Novom is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.|Does Novom cause heart problems? : Novom may be associated with an increased risk of heartbeat problem and heart attack. This risk may be more likely in those over 60 years old or taking higher doses. The risk also increases when Novom is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Novom.|Does Novom cause constipation? : Yes, Novom has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Novom.|Does Novom help to relieve bloating (gas)? : Novom is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). It is not indicated to treat bloating (gas). Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.|Can I take Novom with rabeprazole? : Novom can be safely taken with Rabeprazole as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Novom increases gut motility and Rabeprazole decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
