Description
Dompan Forte Tablet is a combination of Domperidone and Pantoprazole. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers (sores that occur on the lining of your stomach and the upper region of your small intestine) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition where the stomach acid flows back into the food pipe and damages it). These conditions lead to symptoms such as heartburn, discomfort in the stomach, vomiting sensation, and difficulty in swallowing food. Dompan Forte Tablet reduces the sensation of nausea and decreases the production of stomach acid. Thus, it helps to heal ulcers.
Dompan Forte Tablet shows some common side effects like headache, dry mouth, stomach pain/discomfort, diarrhoea, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.
Dompan Forte Tablet should be taken one hour before your meal. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Take this medicine for the complete duration prescribed by your doctor. If you stop this medicine early, your symptoms may reappear or your condition may worsen.
Dompan Forte Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart, and/or bone problems, or if you are taking any medications.
Dompan Forte Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to limited safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dompan Forte Tablet
Headache
Altered sense of taste
Diarrhoea
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Skin rash
Irregular heartbeat
Breast pain and tenderness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
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Uses of Dompan Forte Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe. Heartburn, upset stomach, difficulty in swallowing food, and nausea are the main symptoms of GERD. Dompan Forte Tablet helps in the treatment of GERD by decreasing stomach acid production and stopping the sensation of nausea.
Peptic Ulcer
Peptic ulcers are sores on the lining of the food pipe, stomach, and small intestine. They occur due to excess acid production in your stomach. Heartburn and upset stomach are the main symptoms of peptic ulcers. Dompan Forte Tablet helps in the treatment of peptic ulcers by decreasing stomach acid production.
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List of related products
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When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Dompan Forte Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulty, etc.
Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a tumour of the pituitary gland which leads to an increase in prolactin (a hormone responsible for milk production in lactating women). The symptoms in women are infertility, irregular periods, and acne. Avoid taking Dompan Forte Tablet as it may worsen your health condition.
Heart diseases
Dompan Forte Tablet may cause irregular heartbeat. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have pre-existing heart conditions like congestive heart failure (a condition in which your heart is not able to pump sufficient blood throughout the body), QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between a heartbeat), etc., as it may worsen your health condition.
Moderate to severe liver impairment
Dompan Forte Tablet is broken down in the liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have moderate to severe liver problems as it may cause further liver damage.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Dompan Forte Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Dompan Forte Tablet may pass into breastmilk and may harm your baby. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Other medicines
Inform your doctor about the use of all your medicines including any herbs and supplements as Dompan Forte Tablet may interact with other medications and cause side effects.
Use in children
Dompan Forte Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.
Use in elderly
Dompan Forte Tablet should be used with caution in elderly people. The activity of the liver and kidney decreases with age and this may lead to an increased risk of side effects while taking this medicine.
Prolactin imbalance
Taking Dompan Forte Tablet for a long time or at higher doses increases the level of prolactin hormone in your body. This may lead to side effects like infertility and irregular periods. The increased levels of prolactin may fall to normal after discontinuation of the medicine.
Driving or operating machines
Dompan Forte Tablet may cause visual disturbances or dizziness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles and operating heavy machines after taking this medicine until you know how this medicine affects you.
Effect on heart
Dompan Forte Tablet can increase the risk of abnormal heartbeat or other heart problems. The risk may be higher if you are older than 60 years or if you are taking a higher dose of this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Try not to skip the dose of DompanForte Tablet. In case you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the delay is more than 12 hours, skip the dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Dompan Forte Tablet. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Digoxin
Methotrexate
Warfarin
Nelfinavir
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak. This medicine decreases calcium absorption in your body leading to a deficiency of calcium required to maintain bone density. Hence, long-term use of DompanForte Tablet is not recommended as it can lead to decreased bone strength. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your bone health and mineral status while you are taking this medicine.
Hypomagnesaemia
Long-term use of Dompan Forte Tablet may result in hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels in your blood). Inform your doctor if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures (fits), etc. Your doctor may suggest tests to check magnesium levels in your blood at regular intervals. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Kidney Disease
If you have severe kidney problems, use DompanForte Tablet with caution as prolonged use may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
There may be a false-positive result of urine screening for tetrahydrocannabinol if you are taking Dompan Forte Tablet. Inform your doctor or lab technician about the use of this medicine before the lab test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take Dompan Forte Tablet one hour before meal. Do not chew or crush the tablet.
Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine for the recommended duration.
Avoid taking food and drinks such as peppermint, chocolates, spicy food, coffee, alcoholic drinks, etc. as it may worsen your symptoms.
Avoid driving and operating heavy machines as this medicine may cause visual disturbances and dizziness.
