Ridon 10 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Domperidone maleate
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ridon eg 10 mg eff granules Ridon 5 mg suspension Ridon fast 10 mg tablet

Title

Ridon 10 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Antiemetic

Description

Ridon 10 mg Tablet is a dopamine antagonist medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, dyspeptic symptom complex, gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis, acute nausea and vomiting, Parkinson's disease, and for speeding barium transit in radiological studies.

Color Options

  • White

Dimensions

  • Weight: 10 mg

Functions

  • Relieve nausea
  • Relieve vomiting
  • Relieve dyspeptic symptoms
  • Gastroprokinetic action

Materials

  • Active Ingredient: Domperidone (as maleate)

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C22H24ClN5O2
  • Chemical Structure: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-380-domperidone-maleate-chemical-structure-4Q6P0Z8laWrV7xnOkSMm.svg

Dosage & Administration

  • Take 15-30 minutes before meals
  • Adults: 10-20 mg every 6-8 hours daily
  • Maximum dose: 80 mg daily
  • Children's dosage based on body weight

Usability Features

  • Should be taken before meals
  • May cause dizziness and sleepiness
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of anticholinergic drugs may antagonize the antidyspeptic effect
  • Antacids and antisecretory drugs should not be given simultaneously with domperidone

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to the drug
  • Neonates
  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Mechanical obstruction or perforation
  • Prolactin releasing pituitary tumor (prolactinoma)

Side Effects

  • Transient intestinal cramps
  • Rare extrapyramidal phenomena
  • Increased plasma prolactin level
  • Rare allergic reactions such as rash and urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during first trimester if justified by anticipated therapeutic benefit
  • Caution recommended for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with absolute caution in children
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment

Use in Special Populations

  • Use with caution in infants
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment
  • Reduced dosing frequency may be necessary in severe renal insufficiency

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms include drowsiness, disorientation, and extrapyramidal reactions
  • Activated charcoal and close observation recommended

Therapeutic Class

  • Motility Stimulants
  • Dopamine antagonist
  • Prokinetic drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of children's reach

Common Questions

  • Used to treat nausea and vomiting
  • Helps relieve nausea, vomiting, and indigestion
  • May cause dizziness and sleepiness
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking
  • Do not take for longer than 7 days without consulting doctor

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