Страна: Австралия
Язык: английский
Источник: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
domperidone maleate, Quantity: 12.72 mg (Equivalent: domperidone, Qty 10 mg)
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
domperidone maleate
Tablet, uncoated
Excipient Ingredients: magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; colloidal anhydrous silica; povidone; sodium lauryl sulfate; lactose monohydrate; maize starch
Oral
100, 30, 25
(S4) Prescription Only Medicine
APO-DOMPERIDONE is indicated for the short-term treatment in adults of:,? Symptoms associated with idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis (once control of diabetes has been established by diet and/or insulin, an attempt should be made to discontinue APO-DOMPERIDONE).,? Intractable nausea and vomiting from any cause.
Visual Identification: White round, biconvex uncoated tablet with the inscription 'Dm 10' on one side.; Container Type: Blister Pack; Container Material: PVC/Al; Container Life Time: 24 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius; Container Closure: Child resistant closure
Licence status A
2016-05-30
APO-Domperidone Tablets 1 APO-DOMPERIDONE _Domperidone maleate _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION FOR A COPY OF A LARGE PRINT LEAFLET, PH: 1800 195 055 WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about domperidone. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking domperidone against the benefits they expect it will have for you. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH YOUR MEDICINE. You may want to read it again. WHAT THIS MEDICINE USED FOR Domperidone is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and discomfort caused by a slow-moving stomach (known as gastroparesis). Symptoms include not being able to finish a meal, a feeling of being bloated after a meal, a loss of appetite, feeling sick, vomiting, or belching without relief. _HOW IT WORKS _ Domperidone belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics and prokinetics. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger in the brain which causes the feeling of nausea and vomiting. It also works to increase the movement or contractions of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. This medicine is not addictive. It is available only with a doctor's prescription. Domperidone should not be used in children under the age of 18 years. BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT _ DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY TO: • domperidone • any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: • shortness of breath • wheezing or difficulty breathing • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body • rash, itching or hives on the s Прочитать полный документ
1 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION APO- DOMPERIDONE (DOMPERIDONE MALEATE) TABLET 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Domperidone maleate 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains domperidone maleate, as the active ingredient. Each tablet contains 10 mg domperidone (as maleate), as the active ingredient. EXCIPIENTS WITH KNOWN EFFECT Lactose monohydrate (see section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use) For the full list of excipients see section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM White round, biconvex uncoated tablet with the inscription ‘Dm 10’ on one side. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Domperidone is indicated for the short-term treatment in adults of: • Symptoms associated with idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis (once control of diabetes has been established by diet and/or insulin, an attempt should be made to discontinue domperidone). • Intractable nausea and vomiting from any cause. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION APO- Domperidone tablets are intended for oral administration. DOSAGE Long-term use and use with medicines that prolong the QT interval or medicines that inhibit CYP3A should be avoided. The lowest dose needed to alleviate symptoms should be taken for the shortest period of time (see section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE - CARDIAC EFFECTS). Domperidone should be taken 15-30 minutes before meals and, if necessary, before retiring. Patients should try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If a scheduled dose is missed, the missed dose should be omitted and the usual dosing schedule resumed. The dose should not be doubled to make up for a missed dose. 2 ADULTS (WEIGHING ≥ 35 KG) 10 mg three times daily. Domperidone should be initiated at the lowest effective dose for the individual situation, which may be adjusted upward with caution to achieve the desired effect. The expected benefit of an increased dose should outweigh the potential risks. Usually, the maximum treatment duration should not exceed one week for the treat Прочитать полный документ