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Is Domperidone The Right Medicine For Vomiting?
My 4yr. Old son is complaining about stomach pain since yesterday. He is also vomitting everytime we give him something to eat or drink. I have him checked by a pediatrician and ask me to give him erceflora. I would like to know if its ok to give him domperidone as well? Because he is still vomitting a little.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.
Domperidone is the safe medicine for vomiting in children.
However, Erceflora (which is a probiotic) is mainly used to treat acute diarrhea or diarrhea associated with antibiotics has no role in preventing the vomiting.
There is nothing wrong in giving Domperidone but the the cause of vomiting like gastritis or any acute abdomen should be ruled out & treated accordingly.
Hope this answers your query.
I can understand your concern.
Domperidone is the safe medicine for vomiting in children.
However, Erceflora (which is a probiotic) is mainly used to treat acute diarrhea or diarrhea associated with antibiotics has no role in preventing the vomiting.
There is nothing wrong in giving Domperidone but the the cause of vomiting like gastritis or any acute abdomen should be ruled out & treated accordingly.
Hope this answers your query.
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