Domstal Plus Capsule is used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) in adults and adolescents 12 years or older. Besides this, it also helps in the treatment of indigestion. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying).
Domstal Plus Capsule contains domperidone, which prevents nausea and vomiting symptoms by blocking certain receptors (like dopamine and serotonin) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. It also acts as a prokinetic agent that increases the upper gastrointestinal tract's motility and helps decrease stomach emptying time.
Take Domstal Plus Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Symptoms of nausea and vomiting may usually resolve within 3-4 days after taking Domstal Plus Capsule. However, if it does not resolve even after this, stop taking this medicine and contact the doctor. Do not take Domstal Plus Capsule for longer than seven days. The most common side effect of Domstal Plus Capsule is dry mouth. This side effect is temporary and may resolve after some time; however, if this side persists, contact the doctor.
Do not consume Domstal Plus Capsule if you are hypersensitive to any components present in Domstal Plus Capsule. Before taking the Domstal Plus Capsule, inform your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney problems. Prolonged intake of Domstal Plus Capsule may be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and cardiac arrest (heart attack). This risk may be more likely in the elderly (those over 60 years old) or those taking doses higher than 30 mg daily. Domstal Plus Capsule is not usually recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding. But in some cases, domperidone is used to increase milk supply. However, it should be used only during breastfeeding if your physician considers this necessary. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Adolescents (children from 12-18 years of age) who weigh less than 35 kg should not be given the Domstal Plus Capsule.