Motilium 10 is used to treat nausea (feelings of sickness or queasiness), fullness, belching, heavy bloated stomach symptoms, trapped wind and heartburn which can happen after 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 contains 12.75mg Domperidone Maleate equivalent to 10mg Domperidone:

Domperidone Maleate: Works 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.

How to take Motilium 10:

• Do not take more than the stated dose
• Always follow the instructions in your own product

Children: (under 16 years old) not recommended

Adults and and children aged 16 years and over:

• Take one tablet up to 3 times a day and one tablet at night
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
• If your symptoms get worse or the tablets have no effect, talk to your doctor.

Motilium 10 are for short term treatment only: If after 2 weeks of continuously taking this medicine, you still have your symptoms, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before further treatment.

If you or someone else takes too many Motilium 10 tablets, tell your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately

Motilium 10 contains the active ingredient: 12.75 mg domperidone maleate which is equivalent to 10 mg domperidone.

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

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Motilium 10 if:

• You have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients-check your own product
• You have a disease of the pituitary gland (prolactinoma)
• You have an underlying illness affecting the digestive system, for example:
  • A stomach or duodenal ulcer
  • A blocked or perforated gut
  • Your bowel motions (stools) are often black
  • You frequently have severe stomach cramps
  • You have kidney or liver problems
• You are taking any of the following medicines:
  • Oral ketoconazole (an antifungal medicine when taken by mouth)
  • Oral erythromycin (an antibiotic)

If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without 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
• Do not take Motilium 10 if you are breast-feeding because small amounts may get into your milk

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Motilium 10 if you:

• Have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
• Are taking any other medicines

Motilium 10 contains lactose: If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

Motilium 10 tablets can have side effects like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild:

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:

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.

Very rarely:

• Allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, shortness of breath, wheezing and/or a swollen face.
• Heart rhythm disorders

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and  talk to your doctor:

Very rarely:

• Abnormal muscle movements or tremor (shaking)
• Trembling and muscle stiffness
• Itchiness or hives

Rarely:

• Sore or swollen breasts (even in men)
• Fluid leaking from the nipples
• Stop in menstrual periods

Other effects which may occur include:

Very rarely: Diarrhoea

Rarely: Stomach cramps which are usually of short duration. If they last more than a day, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

• If you notice any other side-effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist

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:

• Overeating or very large meals
• Eating too quickly
• 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.