Cirodome 1mg Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Domperidone (1mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Benzimidazole Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist-Prokinetic agent |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 731 |
FAQ
How should Cirodome 1mg be stored?
Store Cirodome 1mg at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
What if my child takes too much Cirodome 1mg?
Cirodome 1mg is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Cirodome 1mg can cause some serious side effects like irregular heartbeats, heart block, agitation, and confusion. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cirodome 1mg?
Cirodome 1mg can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cirodome 1mg. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What is the maximum dose of Cirodome 1mg I can give to my child daily?
The maximum daily safe dose of Cirodome 1mg is 30mg/day. Giving more than this amount can cause heart-related problems in your child.
What if I forget to give Cirodome 1mg to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Cirodome 1mg Suspension Reviews
Cirodome 1mg helps treat indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nausea, and vomiting in children. It increases the movement of food through the stomach and intestines, thereby relieving bloating, fullness, and gastric discomfort.
Cirodome 1mg is best given half an hour before each meal. If given after meals, it will still work but the absorption of the medicine may get affected. For young babies, the doctor may prescribe giving it four times each day. Wait for at least 4 hours between doses and give each dose just before a milk feed. The doses usually vary depending upon your child’s condition, body weight, and age. Never exceed the prescribed duration without consulting the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, repeat the same dose once your child calms down, but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.
This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor should be aware if your child has had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child’s entire medical history will help the doctor make critical dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Cirodome 1mg is best given half an hour before each meal. If given after meals, it will still work but the absorption of the medicine may get affected. For young babies, the doctor may prescribe giving it four times each day. Wait for at least 4 hours between doses and give each dose just before a milk feed. The doses usually vary depending upon your child’s condition, body weight, and age. Never exceed the prescribed duration without consulting the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, repeat the same dose once your child calms down, but do not double dose if it is time for the next dose.
This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor should be aware if your child has had any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Being aware of your child’s entire medical history will help the doctor make critical dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
How Cirodome 1mg Suspension Works
Cirodome 1mg is a prokinetic. It works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.
How to Use Cirodome 1mg Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cirodome 1mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Cirodome 1mg Suspension
- In Treatment of Indigestion: Indigestion means discomfort of mainly the upper part of your stomach which may also have other symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, feeling full, etc. Cirodome 1mg improves the movement of food in your stomach and gut (intestine). This relieves these symptoms and helps in the proper digestion of food.Take Cirodome 1mg as prescribed by the doctor. Think about what foods trigger indigestion and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight, and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
- In Treatment of Nausea: Cirodome 1mg blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines. should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control nausea and vomiting. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
- In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above the stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into the esophagus and mouth. Cirodome 1mg helps treat this condition by increasing the tone of the lower end of the food pipe and preventing the entry of acid. You should give it to your child exactly as prescribed for it to be effective.
Uses of Cirodome 1mg Suspension
- Treatment of Vomiting
- Treatment of Nausea
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
- Treatment of Indigestion
Cirodome 1mg Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Cirodome 1mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cirodome 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of renal function, particularly with long-term therapy, may be required.
Liver
CAUTION
Cirodome 1mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cirodome 1mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cirodome 1mg is not recommended in children with severe liver disease. Consult your child’s doctor before giving the medicine to your child.
Quick Tips
- Cirodome 1mg should be taken before meals as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
- Give Cirodome 1mg for the current illness. Do not save medicines to treat future symptoms.
- If you are not sure a medicine is working, do not stop the medicine abruptly by yourself. Call your child’s doctor for advice. Meanwhile, continue with the medicine.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Do not mix Cirodome 1mg with any herbal or ayurvedic medicines as they can harm.
- If needed, Cirodome 1mg can be given along with fever medicines unless your child’s doctor has told you not to.
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