Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Dompan is a brand name for domperidone. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as antiemetics (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It is mainly used for the treatment of nausea, vomiting, bloating and stomach fullness. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Dompan does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Dompan contains domperidone (dopamine D2-receptor antagonist). It works by inhibiting the neurotransmitter dopamine (a chemical messenger present in our body) from acting on the vomiting center present in the brain thus preventing nausea and vomiting which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , Cardiology

No, Dompan should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Dompan is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, itching, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.