Who Can And Cannot Take Domperidone

Who can take domperidone

Most adults, and children aged 12 years old and over, can take domperidone.

It's sometimes prescribed for babies and younger children by a specialist doctor.

Who may not be able to take domperidone

Domperidone is not suitable for some people.

To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to domperidone or any other medicine
weigh less than 35kg
have a condition that can cause a blockage in your bowel, such as Crohn's disease or diverticulitis
have ever had bleeding from your stomach or gut
have a tumour on your pituitary gland
have liver, kidney or heart problems, or an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

Domperidone may not be suitable for people over 60 years old. This is because there's more risk of side effects.

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