Motilium 10mg tablet

What is a motilium?

Motilium is a well-known anti-emetic medication that is used to treat nausea and vomiting brought on by delayed gastric emptying—the amount of time it takes for food to leave the stomach and enter the small intestine. It makes the bowels move more frequently and makes it easier to empty them. It is used to treat indigestion, nausea, and vomiting on its own or in conjunction with other medications. Motilium works by preventing certain substances that cause nausea and vomiting from entering the body. Motilium may cause stomach pain, dry mouth, and headaches as side effects. If these symptoms persist, see a doctor. Motilium can also make you feel dizzy. After taking this medicine, do not drive or engage in any activity requiring mental concentration. Because this medication can also cause diarrhea, it is best to drink plenty of fluids while taking it to keep yourself hydrated. Motilium can be consumed 30 minutes prior to eating. Use it as your doctor tells you to. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication because it may exacerbate side effects. Due to a lack of safety data, Motilium is not recommended for use by children under the age of 12. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Before taking Motilium, tell your doctor if you have bleeding problems in your liver, kidneys, or gastrointestinal tract.

Uses of motilium:

Motilium is used in following conditions

Vomiting and nausea

Nausea refers to both discomfort in the stomach and the sensation of vomiting. The condition is frequently treatable and has numerous causes. Motilium is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting brought on by chemotherapy or a disorder of the digestive system.

Disorders of gastric motility

Motilium can also be used to treat gastric motility disorders, which are conditions in which the stomach moves food very slowly and takes a long time to empty. Due to the increased risk of severe side effects, it is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction, or perforation diseases.

Side effects Motilium:

Motilium has both major and minor side effects, including difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet, difficulty breathing, skin rash, irregular heartbeat, disrupted menstrual cycle, dry mouth, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, and extreme tiredness.

Motilium available forms:

It is available in the following forms

Tablet form

Suspension form

Motilium suspension

Warnings for a specific population:

pregnant women:

Motilium should not be used because there is insufficient safety data available. This medication may only be prescribed by your doctor if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breastfeeding:

It is not recommended to use Motilium while breastfeeding. It's possible that a different medication is better.

General warnings about other medications:

Motilium may cause serious side effects when combined with other medications. Therefore, prior to beginning treatment, it is recommended that you inform your doctor of all of your current medications.

Warning for children:

Motilium is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years old or weighing less than 35 kilograms due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Warning for the elderly population:

Motilium should be used with caution when used on the elderly population. Since there is a significant risk of adverse effects, treatment should begin with the lowest possible dose.

Electrolyte imbalance:

Motilium should be taken with extreme caution if you have an acute or chronic electrolyte imbalance because there is a greater chance that your condition will get worse. Electrolyte levels should be checked frequently. If necessary, your doctor may alter the dosage.

Imbalance in prolactin level:

Disruptions in the menstrual cycle in women may result from an imbalance in prolactin levels caused by Motilium. Depending on the clinical condition, appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some instances.

Dosage and duration of uptake of Motilium:

Motilium should only be taken for the shortest amount of time before it becomes ineffective. Keep the dosage as low as possible. Due to these factors, self-administration is not recommended.

Driving or operating machinery

Motilium can cause dizziness, confusion, or disorientation, so avoid driving a vehicle or operating machinery immediately after taking this medication.

Interactions of Motilium:

Individuals react differently to each drug. Before consumption of any medication, you should ask your prescriber about all interactions that can occur.

Alcohol interactions:

Due to the increased risk of serious side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, gastrointestinal bleeding, weakness, and fatigue, alcohol consumption is not recommended during Motilium treatment.

Medicinal Interaction:

Cisapride, erythromycin, ketoconazole, and tramadol

Interaction with diseases:

Diseases of the kidney

Motilium should not be used if you have kidney disease because a diseased kidney will not completely eliminate this medication from the blood, which increases the risk of toxicity.

Diseases of the liver

Motilium should be used with extreme caution if you have liver disease because it is more likely to cause serious side effects and make your condition worse. Based on your condition, your doctor may monitor your liver function and adjust the dose of this medication if necessary.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Avoid taking Motilium if you have any gastrointestinal conditions, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), as it may exacerbate your condition.

Food interactions

There is no data about interactions with foods.

Lab interactions

There is no information on lab interactions.

The detail of possible drug interactions is not listed. Any drug interactions should be consulted with your prescriber.

FAQs

How quickly does this medication begin to work?

Within 30 to 60 minutes of taking Motilium, its effects are apparent.

How long does this medication keep working?

Motilium has an effect that lasts for an average of six hours.

Can alcohol be used while consuming this medication safely?

Is this a drug that makes you sick?

Motilium exhibited no signs of developing a pattern of behavior.

Is it safe to consume this medication for pregnant women?

Due to a lack of sufficient information regarding its safety, Motilium should not be used during pregnancy. This medication may only be prescribed by your doctor if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Can this medication be taken by a breastfeeding mother?

Motilium should not be used during breastfeeding. It's possible that a different medication is better.