Vomistop Tablet

What is Vomistop Tablet?

Vomistop Tablet is used to control nausea and vomiting. Domperidone is the active ingredient present in this tablet. Doctors prescribe Vomistop Tablet for stomach upset, motion related nausea, and vomiting linked to slow stomach emptying. It is not a painkiller, it does not treat the cause of the stomach illness, only the nausea that comes along with it.

How does Vomistop tablet works?

Vomistop Domperidone Tablet has domperidone as its single active ingredient. Domperidone belongs to a drug class known as dopamine antagonists, and this class of drug is used specifically for stomach and gut related nausea. The tablet form is made for oral use and taken as a solid tablet, not a liquid or an injection.

Manufacturer

Vomistop Tablet is made by Cipla. The company markets it as part of its anti nausea and digestive care range.

What conditions does Vomistop Tablet treat?

Vomistop Tablet is used for nausea and vomiting caused by various reasons, including stomach infections, slow movement of the gut, and nausea linked to certain medications, and it also helps with the bloating and early fullness some people feel after eating when the stomach empties food slower than it should. It does not treat vomiting caused by brain related conditions or motion sickness the same way other anti nausea drugs do.

How does Vomistop Tablet work in the body?

Domperidone works by blocking dopamine from acting on receptors present in the gut wall and in the area of the brain which triggers vomiting, and blocking these receptors speeds up the stomach emptying and stops the signal that makes a person feel sick. This is why Vomistop Tablet helps with both the feeling of nausea and the actual vomiting itself.

Domperidone does not cross into the brain in large amount, this is one of the reasons it causes less drowsiness as compared to some of the older anti nausea drugs.

What are the side effects of Vomistop Tablet?

Vomistop tablet side effects are usually mild in nature and go away on their own. Some of the common ones found are as follows:

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Stomach cramps
• Diarrhea

Dry mouth happens because domperidone reduces some of the gut and gland activity along with its main action. Headache in the first few days is common with most of the anti nausea drugs and it usually fades away as the body adjusts to the medication.

Chest pain or an irregular heartbeat after taking this tablet needs emergency care, since domperidone can affect the heart rhythm in rare cases, especially at higher doses or when taken along with other heart rhythm affecting drugs.

Is Vomistop Tablet safe for pregnancy?

This is one of the most common questions asked about Vomistop Tablet, is vomistop tablet safe for pregnancy, and the answer is not so straightforward. Domperidone is generally avoided during pregnancy because there is not enough safety data to confirm that it does no harm to the baby. Doctors usually weigh the nausea relief against this unknown risk before prescribing it.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not start taking this tablet without checking with their doctor first.

When should you avoid this tablet?

Do not take Vomistop Tablet if you have a known heart rhythm problem, since domperidone can affect the heart's electrical signal. It should also be avoided in liver disease, stomach bleeding, or a blocked gut, since increasing the gut movement in these cases can make things worse. People who are taking other medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as certain antibiotics or antifungals, should tell their doctor before combining them with domperidone.

Anyone with a hormone related tumor of the pituitary gland should also avoid this tablet, since domperidone can raise the prolactin levels.

Price and availability

Fertimeds stocks Vomistop Tablet at 1.00 per strip. It is sold as a prescription tablet and should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, since heat and moisture can affect how well the tablet holds together.

Speak to a doctor before starting this medication, especially if you have any heart condition or if you are pregnant.