Motilium 10 (10 Tablets) [P]

Motilium 10 effective relief from nausea and heavy bloated stomachs –

 

Motilium 10 Domperidone maleate

 

Easy swallow tablets

 

Effective relief from nausea and heavy bloated stomachs

 

Patient Information Leaflet

Read your own leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. Keep it in case you need to read it again. If you have any questions, please ask your pharmacist or your doctor.

 

About Motilium 10

Motilium 10 contains 12.75 mg domperidone maleate (which is equivalent to 10 mg domperidone) as the active ingredient.

 

The other ingredients are: lactose, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised potato starch, polyvidone, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, polysorbate 20, hypromellose and propylene glycol.

 

The product licence for this medicine is held by McNeil Ltd., Saunderton, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4HJ.

 

Manufacturer: Janssen-Cilag SA, 27106 Val de Reuil Cedex, France.

 

What is Motilium 10 for?

Some people experience nausea (feelings of sickness or queasiness), fullness, belching, heavy bloated stomach symptoms, trapped wind and heartburn after food and drink (i.e. a meal). This may be because the stomach's digestive rhythm has slowed down and is not moving food contents in the right direction through the digestive system as efficiently as it needs to.

 

Motilium 10 tablets treat these symptoms. They work by helping your stomach to move food contents through your digestive system normally and in the right direction, so that they don't stay too long in one place.

 

Before you take Motilium 10

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if:

• you are allergic to domperidone or any of the other ingredients of Motilium 10;

• you have a disease of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma);

• you have an underlying illness affecting the digestive system, for instance:

• you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer;

• you have a blocked or perforated gut;

• your bowel motions (stools) are often black, suggesting gut bleeding;

• you frequently have severe stomach cramps

• you have kidney or liver problems.

• you are receiving any other medicine or treatment.

 

Taking other medicines at the same time

If you are taking an antifungal medicine containing ketoconazole by mouth, see your doctor before taking Motilium 10.

 

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Motilium or any other medicine.

 

Do not take Motilium 10 if you are breast-feeding because small amounts of Motilium can enter the milk.

 

How to take Motilium 10

Adults and adolescents (over 16 years old)

Take one tablet up to 3 times a day and one tablet at night.

 

Children (under 16 years old) Not recommended.

 

Do not take these tablets continuously for more than 14 days in a row. If your symptoms are not better after this time, it may be a sign that you have a different medical problem. Please talk to your doctor.

 

Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

 

If you or someone else takes too many tablets, tell your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department. Immediately.

 

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Motilium 10 can have side effects.

 

The following side effects have occurred rarely: rise in the blood level of the hormone prolactin, possibly leading to sore or swollen breasts (even in men), fluid leaking from the nipples or a stop in menstrual periods.

 

The following side effects have occurred very rarely: uncontrolled movements of the eyes, face or neck, trembling and muscle stiffness, hives or skin rash. Stomach cramps of short duration have also been reported very rarely. If they keep happening for more than a day, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

 

Allergic reactions (or sensitivity) to domperidone maleate are also very rare. The signs are a rash; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing and/or a swollen face. If you get any of these symptoms , stop taking Motilium and see your doctor as soon as possible.

 

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Storing your medicine

Keep out of the reach and sight of children

Do not take this medicine after the month shown on the pack

 

What else you can do to stop these symptoms from happening

The type of nausea or upset stomach treated by Motilium 10 can be caused by:

• eating too much;

• eating too quickly; or

• certain `triggers', such as coffee, fatty foods or alcohol.

 

There are things you can do to help stop future attacks of this type of stomach problem.

 

Keep away from your `triggers'. If there are certain foods, drinks or situations that you know bring on your symptoms try to cut them out or cut down.

 

Go easy on snacks. Snack foods often contain a lot of fat, and can make your symptoms worse.

 

Eat regularly. Have three or four meals a day, at the same times, and don't rush your meals.