Motilium Express, tablets 10 mg 30 pcs

Heartburn, Reflux esophagitis, Abdominal bloating, Intestinal infections, Nausea, GI motility disorders, Vomiting, Hiccups, Meteorism) Complex of dyspeptic symptoms, often associated with delayed gastric emptying, gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis:

– feeling of congestion in the epigastrium, feeling of bloating, pain in the upper abdomen;
– belching, flatulence;
– nausea, vomiting;
– heartburn, belching.

b) Nausea and vomiting of functional, organic, infectious origin, as well as caused by radiotherapy, drug therapy or violation of diet. A specific indication is nausea and vomiting caused by dopamine agonists when used in Parkinson’s disease (such as levodopa and bromocriptine).

Active ingredient

Domperidone

Composition

Active substance (per 1 tablet):

Domperidone 10 mg.

Excipients (per 1 tablet):

gelatin 5,513 mg,

mannitol 4,136 mg,

aspartame 0,750 mg,

mint essence 0,300 mg,

poloxamer 188 1,125 mg.

How to take, the dosage

Oral. It is recommended to take Motilium® EXPRESS tablets 15 – 30 minutes before a meal, in case of taking the drug after a meal absorption of domperidone may slow down.

Adults and children over 12 years of age with body mass of 35 kg or more.

1 tablet (10 mg) 3 times per day, maximum daily dose is 3 tablets (30 mg).

Children under 12 years of age and children with body mass of 35 kg or more.

One tablet (10 mg) 3 times daily, the maximum daily dose is 3 tablets (30 mg).

In pediatric practice, MOTILIUM® Suspension should mainly be used.

Usually for therapy of acute nausea and vomiting the maximum duration of continuous drug administration should not exceed one week. If nausea and vomiting last longer than one week, the patient should consult his or her physician again. For other indications, the duration of therapy is four weeks. If symptoms do not disappear within 4 weeks, the patient should be re-examined and the need for continued therapy evaluated.

Use in patients with renal insufficiency.

Since the half-life of domperidone in severe renal insufficiency (with serum creatinine levels > 6 mg/100 ml, ie, > 0.6 mmol/l) is increased, the frequency of Motilium® EXPRESS tablets, for crush, should be reduced to 1 or 2 times per day, depending on the severity of the failure. Patients with severe renal insufficiency should be evaluated regularly.

Use in patients with hepatic insufficiency.

The use of MOTILIUM® EXPRESS is contraindicated in patients with moderate (7 – 9 Child-Pugh classification) or severe (> 9 Child-Pugh classification) hepatic insufficiency (see section “Contraindications”). In patients with mild (5 – 6 according to the Child-Pugh classification) hepatic impairment no dose adjustment is required (see section “Pharmacological properties”).

NOTES FOR USE

Since the lozenge is quite fragile, to avoid damage it should not be squeezed through the foil.

In order to take the tablet out of the blister it is necessary:

– Take the foil by the edge and completely remove it from the cell, in which the pill is;
– Carefully press from the bottom;
– Pull the pill out of the package.

Put the tablet on your tongue. In a few seconds it will disintegrate on the surface of the tongue, it can be swallowed with saliva without water.

Interaction

Anticholinergic drugs may neutralize the effect of Motilium® EXPRESS.

Oral bioavailability of Motilium® EXPRESS decreases after previous intake of cimetidine or sodium hydrocarbonate. Antacids and antisecretory drugs should not be taken simultaneously with domperidone, because they reduce its bioavailability after oral administration (see section “Special Precautions”).

The CYP3A4 isoenzyme plays the main role in metabolism of domperidone. The results of in vitro studies and clinical experience show that concomitant use of drugs that significantly inhibit this isoenzyme may cause increased plasma concentrations of domperidone.

Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 isoenzyme include:

– Asole antifungals such as fluconazole*, itraconazole, ketoconazole* and voriconazole*;
– Macrolide antibiotics such as clarithromycin* and erythromycin*;
– HIV protease inhibitors, such as amprenavir, atazanavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir;
– Calcium antagonists such as diltiazem and verapamil;
– Amiodarone*;
– Aprepitant;
– Nefazodone;
– Telithromycin*.

(Drugs marked with an asterisk also prolong the QTc interval (see

In several studies of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions of domperidone with oral ketoconazole and oral erythromycin in healthy volunteers it has been shown that these drugs significantly inhibit the primary metabolism of domperidone by the CYP3A4 isoenzyme.

Concomitant administration of 10 mg domperidone 4 times daily and 200 mg ketoconazole 2 times daily resulted in prolongation of the QTc interval by an average of 9.8 ms during the entire observation period, at individual times the changes ranged from 1.2 to 17.5 ms. When concomitant administration of 10 mg domperidone 4 times daily and 500 mg erythromycin 3 times daily a prolongation of the QTc interval by 9.9 ms on the average during the whole period of observation was noted, at separate moments the changes ranged from 1.6 to 14.3 ms. In each of these studies the Cmax and AUC of domperidone were increased approximately threefold (see section “Contraindications”).

It is currently unknown what contribution increased plasma concentrations of domperidone make to QTc interval changes.

In these studies, monotherapy with domperidone (10 mg four times daily) resulted in a 1.6 ms prolongation of the QTc interval (ketoconazole study) and 2.5 ms prolongation (erythromycin study), whereas ketoconazole monotherapy (200 mg twice daily) and erythromycin monotherapy (500 mg three times daily) resulted in 3.8 and 4.9 ms prolongation of the QTc interval respectively throughout the follow-up.

In another multiple-dose study in healthy volunteers, no significant prolongation of the QTc interval was found during steady-state monotherapy with domperidone (40 mg four times daily, total daily dose of 160 mg, significantly higher than the recommended maximum daily dose). At the same time plasma concentrations of domperidone were similar to those in the studies of domperidone interaction with other drugs.

Theoretically, as Motilium® EXPRESS has gastrokinetic effect, it could influence absorption of concomitantly used oral drugs, in particular, drugs with prolonged release of active substance or drugs coated with enteric coating. However, the use of domperidone in patients against the background of taking paracetamol or digoxin had no effect on the blood levels of these drugs.

Motilium® EXPRESS may be taken simultaneously with:

– neuroleptics, the effects of which it does not enhance;

– with dopaminergic receptor agonists (bromocriptine, levodopa), because it inhibits their unwanted peripheral effects, such as digestive disorders, nausea and vomiting, while not affecting their central effects.

Special Instructions

If Motilium® EXPRESS is used together with antacids or antisecretory drugs, the latter should be taken after meals, not before meals, i.e. they should not be taken simultaneously with Motilium® EXPRESS.

Motilium® EXPRESS oral tablets contain aspartame and therefore should not be used in patients with hyperphenylalaninemia.

Administration in children

Motilium® EXPRESS in rare cases may cause neurological side effects (see section “Side effects”). In this regard, the recommended dose should be strictly adhered to (see section “Dosage and administration”). Neurological undesirable effects may be caused in adolescents by overdose of the drug, but it is necessary to take into account other possible causes of such effects.

Application in diseases of the cardiovascular system.

In some epidemiological studies it has been shown that the use of domperidone may be associated with an increased risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias or sudden coronary death (see section “Side effects”). The risk may be more likely in patients over 60 years of age and in patients taking the drug in daily doses greater than 30 mg. Patients over 60 years of age should take Motilium® EXPRESS with caution.

Administration of domperidone and other drugs causing prolongation of QTc interval is not recommended in patients with conduction disorders, particularly prolongation of QTc interval, and in patients with significant electrolyte balance disorders (hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia) or with bradycardia, or in patients with concomitant cardiac diseases, such as congestive heart failure. It is known that against the background of electrolyte imbalance and bradycardia, the risk of arrhythmias increases.

In the case of signs or symptoms that may be associated with cardiac arrhythmias, therapy with Motilium® EXPRESS should be stopped and a doctor should be consulted.

Use in renal disease.

Since a very small percentage of the drug is excreted unchanged by the kidneys, correction of the single dose in patients with renal insufficiency is not required. However, when Motilium® EXPRESS is repeatedly prescribed, the frequency of administration should be reduced to one to two times per day, depending on the severity of renal impairment (see section “Dosage and administration”). During long-term therapy, patients should be monitored regularly.

Potential of drug interaction

The main pathway of domperidone metabolism is via CYP3A4 isoenzyme. In vitro data and results of studies in humans show that concomitant use of drugs that significantly inhibit this enzyme may be accompanied by increased plasma concentrations of domperidone. Concomitant use of domperidone with potent CYP3A4 isoenzyme inhibitors that are known to cause QT interval prolongation is contraindicated (see section “Contraindications”).

Caution should be exercised when combining domperidone with potent CYP3A4 isoenzyme inhibitors that do not cause QT interval prolongation, such as indinavir, and careful monitoring of patients for signs or symptoms of adverse reactions is required (see sect.

Caution should be exercised when combining domperidone with medicinal products that have been reported to cause QT interval prolongation, and patients should be closely monitored for signs or symptoms of cardiovascular adverse reactions.

Examples of such medications:

– Class IA antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., disopyramide, quinidine);
– Class III antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., amiodarone, dofetilide, dronedarone, ibutilide, sotalol);
– Certain antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, pimozide, sertindol);
– Certain antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, escitalopram);
– Certain antibiotics (e.g., levofloxacin, moxifloxacin);
– certain antifungal agents (e.g., pentamidine);
– certain antimalarials (e.g., halofantrine);
– certain gastrointestinal medications (e.g., dolasetron);
– certain anticancer drugs (e.g., toremifene, vandetanib);
– certain other drugs (e.g., bepridil, methadone).

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Synopsis

White or almost white round tablets to be swallowed.

Contraindications

– Hypersensitivity to domperidone or any of the drug components;
– prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor (prolactinoma);
– concomitant use of oral forms of ketoconazole, erythromycin or other potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 isoenzyme that cause QTc interval prolongation, such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, fluconazole, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, amiodarone, telithromycin, telaprevir and voriconazole (see sections “Cautionary Instructions” and “Cautionary Note”).
– gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction or perforation (i.e. when stimulation of gastric motility may be dangerous);
– liver function disorders of moderate and severe degree;
– phenylketonuria;
– body weight less than 35 kg;
– children under 12 years of age with body weight <35 kg.

Side effects

According to clinical trials

Adverse reactions observed in ≥ 1% of patients taking MOTILIUMÒ: depression, anxiety, decreased or absent libido, headache, somnolence, akathisia, diarrhea, rash, itching, breast enlargement/gynecomastia, breast pain and sensitivity, galactorrhea, menstrual disorders and amenorrhea, lactation disorders, asthenia.

Adverse reactions observed in < 1% of patients taking MOTILIUMÒ: hypersensitivity, urticaria, mammary gland swelling, mammary gland discharge.

The following adverse effects were classified as follows: very frequently (≥10%), frequently (≥1% but < 10%), infrequently (≥0.1% but < 1%), rarely (≥0.01% but < 0.1%), and very rarely (< 0.01%), including individual cases.

According to spontaneous reports of adverse events.

Immune system disorders. Very rare: anaphylactic reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Psychiatric disorders. Very rarely: increased excitability, nervousness, irritability.

Nervous system disorders. Very rarely: somnolence, headache, dizziness, extrapyramidal disorders and seizures.

Cardiovascular system disorders. Frequency is unknown: ventricular arrhythmia*, ventricular tachycardia by type “pirouette”, sudden coronary death*.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. Very rarely: urticaria, angioedema.

Renal and urinary tract disorders. Very rarely: urinary retention.

Laboratory and instrumental data. Very rarely: abnormal laboratory parameters of liver function, hyperprolactinemia.

Adverse reactions detected during post-registration clinical studies

Immune system disorders. Frequency unknown: anaphylactic reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Mental disorders. Infrequent: increased excitability, nervousness.

Nervous system disorders. Often: dizziness. Rare: seizures. Frequency unknown: extrapyramidal disorders.

Cardiovascular system disorders. Frequency unknown: ventricular arrhythmia*, pirouette-type ventricular tachycardia, sudden coronary death*.

Gastrointestinal disorders. Frequency unknown: dry mouth.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders. Frequency unknown: angioedema.

Renal and urinary tract disorders. Infrequent: urinary retention.

Laboratory and instrumental data. Infrequent: abnormal laboratory indexes of liver function. Rare: hyperprolactinemia.

* In some epidemiological studies it has been shown that domperidone use may be associated with an increased risk of serious ventricular arrhythmias or sudden death.

The risk of these phenomena is more likely in patients over 60 years of age and in patients taking the drug in a daily dose greater than 30 mg.

It is recommended to use domperidone in the lowest effective dose in adults and children.

Overdose

Symptoms

Cases of overdose have been noted mainly in infants and older children. Symptoms of overdose may include increased agitation, altered consciousness, seizures, disorientation, somnolence and extrapyramidal reactions.

Treatment

There is no specific antidote for domperidone. In case of overdose it is recommended to wash the stomach within 1 hour after taking the drug and use activated charcoal. It is recommended to closely monitor the patient’s condition and provide supportive therapy. Anticholinergic agents and drugs used to treat parkinsonism may be effective in stopping extrapyramidal reactions that have occurred.

Pregnancy use

Administration in pregnancy

There are insufficient data on the use of domperidone during pregnancy. To date, there are no data on an increased risk of malformations in humans. However, Motilium® EXPRESS should be administered in pregnancy only if its use is justified by the expected therapeutic benefit.

Use during lactation

The amount of domperidone that can be absorbed by the infant with breast milk is small.

The maximum relative dose for infants (%) is estimated to be about 0.1% of the dose taken by the mother per body weight. It is not known whether this level has an adverse effect on newborns. Therefore, when using Motilium® EXPRESS during lactation, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding.

Similarities

Motilium, Passazhix, Motilac, Domperidon-Teva, Motonium, Domperidon, Motilium Express, Motogastric