Domperidone Tablets

Domperidone 10mg tablets are used to relieve nausea and vomiting in adults and adolescents aged 12 and over who weigh at least 35kg. They may also help ease associated symptoms of bloating and upper abdominal discomfort. Domperidone is a prescription-only medicine and must be obtained following a consultation with a registered UK prescriber.

Yes. Through Access Doctor's free online consultation, you can get domperidone prescribed without a face-to-face GP appointment. A UK-registered prescriber reviews your answers and, if domperidone is safe and appropriate for you, issues a prescription. Your medication is then dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy and dispatched — often with next-day delivery in plain packaging.

Domperidone is absorbed relatively quickly and typically begins to take effect within 30 to 60 minutes of taking a dose. For best results, it is recommended to take domperidone 15 to 30 minutes before meals.

In line with MHRA guidance, domperidone should be taken for the shortest time necessary — typically no longer than one week for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. If your symptoms continue beyond this period, please contact your GP or our clinical support team, as an alternative treatment or further investigation may be required.

Domperidone interacts with several medicines that are commonly prescribed in the UK. The most significant interactions involve CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin, and certain antifungals) and QT-prolonging medicines (such as amiodarone, certain antipsychotics, and some antidepressants). Always tell your prescriber about all the medicines, supplements, and herbal remedies you are taking before starting domperidone.

Domperidone is considered safe for most adults and adolescents aged 12 and over (weighing at least 35kg) when used correctly — at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. However, it is not suitable for patients with certain heart conditions, severe liver problems, a prolactinoma, or those taking specific interacting medicines. Our prescribers assess your full suitability as part of the free consultation.

Domperidone has been associated with a small but recognised risk of cardiac arrhythmia, including QT interval prolongation — a condition where electrical activity in the heart takes longer than normal. This risk is higher at increased doses, in older patients, and in those taking interacting medicines. Following its 2014 MHRA safety review, domperidone is only recommended at a maximum dose of 10mg up to three times daily. Our prescribers will assess your cardiac history during the consultation.

Yes. Domperidone is a prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK and cannot legally be sold without a valid prescription from a registered prescriber. Be cautious of any website offering domperidone without an online consultation — this is not legal or safe practice in the UK.

The safety of domperidone during pregnancy has not been established and it is generally not recommended. Domperidone does pass into breast milk in small amounts; its use during breastfeeding is not routinely advised. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, please speak to your GP or a registered healthcare professional before using domperidone.

Complete Access Doctor's short, confidential online consultation — it takes around five minutes. If our UK-registered prescribers confirm domperidone is safe and appropriate for you, a prescription is issued and your medication dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy (No. 9011198), often arriving next day in plain, discreet packaging. All orders include a free clinical consultation and access to our pharmacist support team.