Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It prevents pain signals to reach the brain to reduce pain. It also blocks certain substances in the brain that trigger nausea or vomiting during migraine headaches.
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effect is dryness in mouth. This is temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity happened before migraine attack.
Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Side Effects:
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Ordinary side effects of Mexidom
Dryness in mouth
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
FAQs:
What is Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet?
Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol/Acetaminophen. Domperidone helps to control vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet can increase the risks of side effects and liver damage. If you are experiencing increased severity of symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Can I get addicted to Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet?
No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet.
Can the use of Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet cause damage to liver?
Affirmative, Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet can cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Employ of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease.
What is the recommended storage condition for the Mexidom 10mg/325mg Tablet?
Retain this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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