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Motiwin Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. Other than this, Motiwin Drop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Motiwin Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Motiwin Drop are Dry Mouth. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Motiwin Drop as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Motiwin Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Motiwin Drop has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Motiwin Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Motiwin Drop related warnings section.
Motiwin Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Motiwin Drop in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Motiwin Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Motiwin Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Motiwin Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Motiwin Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Motiwin Drop is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Motiwin Drop safe for pregnant women?
Motiwin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Motiwin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Motiwin Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Motiwin can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Motiwin Drop on the Kidneys?
Motiwin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Motiwin Drop on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Motiwin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Motiwin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Motiwin Drop on the Heart?
Motiwin is completely safe for the heart.
Motiwin Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Motiwin Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Motiwin Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Motiwin Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Motiwin Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Motiwin Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Motiwin Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Motiwin Drop
Taking Motiwin Drop with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Motiwin Drop
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Motiwin Drop with alcohol.
No, Motiwin does not cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. You are advised to monitor your blood sugar level on daily basis. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.
Motiwin is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Motiwin has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Motiwin 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.
Motiwin 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311
