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Motinorm 10 MG Drops

Manufactured byMedley Pharmaceuticals
ContainsDomperidone
Description
Motinorm 10 MG Drops is an anti-emetic (drug effective against vomiting and nausea). It is used to relieve nausea, vomiting and indigestion in children. It also increases intestinal movements and facilitates the emptying of the bowel. Your child's doctor may prescribe this medicine alone or in combination with other medicines for relieving nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Motinorm 10 MG Drops works by blocking certain substances that trigger nausea or vomiting. Motinorm 10 MG Drops shows some side effects like headache, dry mouth, stomach pain, etc. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Usually, these side effects resolve as your child starts adapting to this medicine. However, consult your child's doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Motinorm 10 MG Drops may also cause diarrhoea. Therefore, hydrate well if your child experiences diarrhoea to prevent dehydration. Hydrating well will also prevent dry mouth. You may give sugarless candy to your child in case a sensation of dry mouth occurs. Motinorm 10 MG Drops is safe for your child if you can share the entire medical history such as birth defects, problems related to liver, kidney, heart, etc with your child's doctor. Motinorm 10 MG Drops may interact with other medications, therefore, inform your child's doctor if your child takes any medication. This information is critical as it may help your doctor to plan the overall treatment of your child.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Motinorm 10 MG Drops

  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Skin rash
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dry mouth
  • Chest pain
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Diarrhoea

Uses of Motinorm 10 MG Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Gastric motility disorders
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Motinorm 10 MG Drops can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Motinorm 10 MG Drops lasts for an average duration of 7-9 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    Motinorm 10 MG Drops has no habit forming tendency.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Motinorm 10 MG Drops is generally meant for child use.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Motinorm 10 MG Drops is generally meant for child use.

Allergy

Avoid giving Motinorm 10 MG Drops if you are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., in your child, consult your child's doctor at the earliest.

Tumor of Pituitary gland

Motinorm 10 MG Drops is not recommended for use if your child has a prolactin-releasing tumour of the pituitary gland as this medicine is known to have a prolactin-releasing effect which can affect you, and may increase the risk of worsening your condition.

Heart diseases

Motinorm 10 MG Drops is not recommended for use if your child has any heart disease like congestive heart failure (a condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently) as it can result in QT prolongation (changes in the pattern of heartbeat), hence affecting the working of your heart. This can increase the risk of worsening your condition.

Severe liver disease

Motinorm 10 MG Drops can affect your child's liver when given for a long period or in high doses. This medicine is not recommended if your child has severe liver problems. Consult your child's doctor before taking this medicine.

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Motinorm 10 MG Drops is not recommended in children's having stomach or intestinal bleeding as it may worsen the condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Motinorm 10 MG Drops is generally meant for child use.

Breast-feeding

Motinorm 10 MG Drops is generally meant for child use.
General warnings

Other medicines

Motinorm 10 MG Drops may interact with many other medicines and cause adverse effects. Hence, it is advised to inform your child's doctor about all the current medicines of your child before starting the treatment.

Electrolyte imbalance

Motinorm 10 MG Drops should be used with extreme caution if you are having short or long-term electrolyte imbalance due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Regular monitoring of electrolyte levels is recommended. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.

Dosage and duration of uptake

Motinorm 10 MG Drops should be used for the shortest duration possible. The dose should be kept as low as possible. Self-administration is not advised owing to these reasons.

Use in children

Motinorm 10 MG Drops should not be used in children below 12 years of age (weighing less than 35 kg) due to the lack of safety data.

Missed Dose

If you forget to give a dose of Motinorm 10 MG Drops to your child, give it as soon as you remember. Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not give Motinorm 10 MG Drops more than the prescribed dose to your child. Consult your child's doctor if you suspect that you might have given an overdose of this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Cisapride

Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Long-term use may damage normal kidney function. Motinorm 10 MG Drops is not advised for use in individuals with severe kidney problems. Children with kidney troubles should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Motinorm 10 MG Drops is used to treat nausea and vomiting. Take it as directed by your doctor. The dose of medicine and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor. Do not give this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not mix this medicine with any herbal or ayurvedic medicines as they can harm your child. Give this medicine to your child for the current illness. Do not save medicines to treat future symptoms. If you are not sure a medicine is working, do not stop the medicine abruptly by yourself. Call your child’s doctor for advice. Meanwhile, continue using the medicine.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Motinorm 10 MG Drops works by blocking certain chemicals in your brain and intestine. This causes faster gastric emptying and helps in the prevention of nausea and vomiting.
Legal Status

Approved

Banned

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiemetics

Schedule

Schedule H

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