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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Domperidone
Drug Class
Antiemetics & Antinauseants
Chemical Class
Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents pharmacological group
What is Peridone?
Uses
Domperidone is an antiemetic (anti-sickness) and prokinetic drug. It belongs to a group of drugs called dopamine antagonists. It is used ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and benzimidazole derivative. It is structurally related to butyrophenone neuroleptics like haloperidol. It belongs to Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Domperidone is 425.90. Its pKa is 7.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 6 hourly
15-30 minutes before meal. It can be used for maximum 12 weeks.
2
Adult · Suppository
30 to 60 mg — 6 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. You should check with them if you are not sure. Your doctor will decide how long you will need to take this medicine. Ga
4
Child · Oral
250 to 0.4 ug/kg — 8 hourly
15-30 minutes before meal. It can be used for maximum 12 weeks. To a total daily dose of 80mg.
5
Child · Suppository
30 to 120 mg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
Cardiac disease, when administered concomitantly with drugs that prolong the QT interval or potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, Hepatic impairment, Prolactinoma, GI haemorrhage, mechanical perforation or obstruction
Important Warnings
Children, if there are cardiac concerns, obtain ECG before and during treatment, patients over 60 years, increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia, renal impairment
Side Effects
Drowsinessdry mouthmalaise AnxietydiarrhoeagalactorrhoeaheadachepruritusrashAgitationamenorrhoeaconvulsionsextra pyramidal disordersgynaecomastianervousnessoculogyric crisis
Drug Interactions
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
ritonavir.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 194.75
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 194.75
ServaidRs 188.4
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Domperidone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 85 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 110
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Rs 112.9
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Rs 122.73
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