DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET is an antiemetic medicine. It is used to treat vomiting (being sick) in infants and children. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. In children, vomiting is a symptom of milk intolerance or food allergy.

DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET contains domperidone which is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking certain receptors like dopamine and serotonin which stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.

DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET cause dry mouth as a side effect in your child. If this side effect worsens, please consult your paediatrician. DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET should be given as advised by your doctor. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting may usually resolve within 3-4 days after taking DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET. However, if it does not resolve even after this, stop giving this medicine to your child and contact the paediatrician. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET to the child. DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET can be given with or without food. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your pediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET to your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor about liver and kidney disease.

DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET contains domperidone which is a dopamine antagonist. It works by blocking certain receptors like dopamine and serotonin which stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time. If you're experiencing difficulty while nursing the child, your doctor may prescribe it if nothing else has helped.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion

Drug-Drug Interactions: DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET have interactions with antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), anti-fungal (ketoconazole) and anti-viral/anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering DOMSTAL MT 5MG TABLET if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• AZITHROMYCIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• RITONAVIR

• The child’s immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. Hence try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
• Sleeping for 7-9 hours each night can make your child stay fit and safe.
• Certain food items are known to cause vomiting in your child.
• Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth. In short, vomiting is not a disease but a symptom of milk intolerance and food allergies. A receptor in our brain known as the chemoreceptor zone (CTZ) controls vomiting.