Pelton V Suspension Uses

About Pelton V Suspension

Pelton V Suspension uses include the relief of nausea and vomiting in adults and adolescents. It contains domperidone, which blocks the dopamine signals that trigger sickness and helps food move through the stomach faster. Use it only under medical supervision because it can affect heart rhythm and is meant for short-term use, usually not more than one week.

Pelton V Suspension Uses

Your doctor might give you Pelton V Suspension for:

• Relief of nausea
• Relief of vomiting

Pelton V Suspension Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Each 5ml contains 5mg of domperidone
• Adults and adolescents 12 years and older weighing 35kg or more: 10ml, which is 10mg, up to three times daily
• Do not take more than 30ml, which is 30mg, in a day
• Treatment should usually not last longer than one week
• Severe kidney disease: the doctor may give it only once or twice daily and may lower the dose

Children Dosage:

• 12 years and older weighing 35kg or more: same as adult dosage
• Children under 12 years or weighing less than 35kg: not recommended, because it has not been shown to work in this group

How to Take:

• Shake the bottle well before each dose.
• Measure the dose with the measuring cup provided, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
• If you also take an antacid or acid-reducing medicine, take Pelton V before meals and the other medicine after meals.
• If you miss a dose, skip it and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose.
• Do not use it for longer than one week unless your doctor tells you to.

Pelton V Suspension Warnings

Don't use Pelton V Suspension if you:

• Are allergic to domperidone or any ingredient
• Have a prolactin-releasing tumour of the pituitary gland
• Have or may have a tumour of the adrenal gland called phaeochromocytoma
• Have bleeding, blockage, or a tear in the stomach or bowel
• Have moderate or severe liver disease
• Have a heart rhythm problem such as a long QT interval
• Have heart disease such as heart failure
• Have a serious imbalance of salts in the blood
• Take medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as erythromycin, clarithromycin, citalopram, or methadone
• Take azole antifungal medicines by mouth or HIV protease inhibitors

Pelton V Suspension Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Are over 60 years old
• Have kidney disease
• Take diltiazem, verapamil, or other medicines that can raise domperidone levels
• Take azithromycin or medicines that slow the heart or lower potassium
• Take apomorphine or levodopa for Parkinson's disease
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Also, remember:

• Use the lowest dose for the shortest time, usually not more than one week
• Do not take more than 30 mg in a day
• Stop it and see a doctor at once if you get palpitations, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat
• It may cause drowsiness, so do not drive until you know how it affects you

Pelton V Suspension Side Effects

Pelton V Suspension is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Rash or itching
• Anxiety or nervousness
• Weakness
• Breast pain or tenderness
• Milky discharge from the breasts

Serious side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fits
• Uncontrolled movements or eyes rolling upward
• Difficulty passing urine

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C
• Protect from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
• Do not freeze
• Keep out of reach of children

Packaging and Quantity

Pelton V Suspension is available as:

• 5mg/5ml: Pack of 120ml suspension

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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