Uses / Indications:
Stopvom 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Pregnancy interaction:
Stopvom 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. Stopvom 10mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Stopvom 10mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.
Faq for medicine:
What is Stopvom used for? : Stopvom is used for the treatment of nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting as and when recommended by your doctor.|Is Stopvom an over the counter drug? : Stopvom is not an over the counter (OTC) medicine and it is not advisable to take it without a prescription.|Does Stopvom cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported with the use of Stopvom. If you notice any abnormal weight gain while using Stopvom, please talk to your doctor.|Does Stopvom raise the blood pressure? : The increase in blood pressure is generally not seen with the use of Stopvom. But if you experience an increase in blood pressure while using Stopvom, please consult your doctor.|Can I take Stopvom for morning sickness? : Stopvom 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 Stopvom with antibiotics? : The use of Stopvom with antibiotics like erythromycin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, spiramycin, and some antifungals is not recommended. Please consult your doctor before using any antibiotics with Stopvom.|Can I take Stopvom with lansoprazole? : Yes, Stopvom 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 Stopvom with doxycycline? : Yes, Stopvom can be taken with doxycycline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Stopvom with doxycycline.|Can I take Stopvom with omeprazole? : Yes, Stopvom 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 Stopvom with citalopram? : The use of Stopvom 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 Stopvom with amitriptyline? : Yes, Stopvom can be taken with amitriptyline. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Stopvom with amitriptyline.|Can I take Stopvom with amoxicillin? : Yes, Stopvom can be taken with amoxicillin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Stopvom with amoxicillin.|Can I take Stopvom with paracetamol? : Yes, Stopvom can be taken with paracetamol. No drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor.|Can I take Stopvom with tramadol? : Yes, Stopvom can be taken with tramadol as no drug--drug interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Stopvom with tramadol.|Is Stopvom safe? : Yes. Stopvom is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the physician/ doctor.|Is Stopvom used for motion sickness? : Stopvom is indicated for use in motion sickness. Please consult your doctor before using Stopvom for motion sickness as it must be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Stopvom an antibiotic? : No, Stopvom is not an antibiotic. Stopvom is an anti-emetic which is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick). |Does Stopvom cause drowsiness? : Drowsiness has been reported as one of the rare side effects with Stopvom. Please talk to your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Stopvom.|Does Stopvom increase milk secretion? : Yes, Stopvom can increase milk secretion also known as galactorrhea. This is an uncommon side effect of Stopvom. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing this side effect while taking this medicine.|Does Stopvom cause bloating (gas)? : Stopvom 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 Stopvom.|Does Stopvom cause hair loss? : Stopvom has not been reported to cause hair loss. Please consult your doctor in case you experience excessive hair loss while taking Stopvom.|Does Stopvom help to treat constipation? : Stopvom is not indicated to treat constipation. Please talk to your doctor regarding its use.|Does Stopvom cause heart problems? : Stopvom 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 Stopvom is given together with other medicines. Please share your medical history with your doctor if you are prescribed Stopvom.|Does Stopvom cause constipation? : Yes, Stopvom has been seen to cause constipation as a side effect.Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation while using Stopvom.|Does Stopvom help to relieve bloating (gas)? : Stopvom 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 Stopvom with rabeprazole? : Stopvom 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. Stopvom 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.
Medicine interaction:
Not Available
