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Doran is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Acidity, Heartburn are some of its major therapeutic uses. Doran also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Doran is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Doran include Diarrhoea, Dry Mouth, Headache. Usually, these side effects of Doran go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Doran's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Doran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Doran is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Doran contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Doran have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Doran is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Doran 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Doran safe for pregnant women?
Doran can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Doran right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Doran safe during breastfeeding?
Doran is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doran on the Kidneys?
Doran can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Doran on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Doran. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Doran only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Doran on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Doran. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Doran 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 Doran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doran habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Doran.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Doran will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doran only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Doran is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Doran
You can take Doran with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doran
Consumption of alcohol and Doran together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Doran can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
Doran 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.
No, Doran 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.
Doran 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.
Take Doran as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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