Anadom

Composition of Anadom

Anadom contains Domperidone (10mg) + Paracetamol (500mg). It belongs to the Anti-emetic / prokinetic and Para-aminophenol derivative class of medicines.

Uses of Anadom

Treatment of Migraine

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Migraine Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that helps prevent migraine by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. It also blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This treats as well as prevents nausea or vomiting effectively. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches
• it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

How Anadom works

Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls 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 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.

How to take Anadom

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. Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause drowsiness, disorientation and abnormal muscle movements. It can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Anadom

Most side effects of Anadom are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Anadom

Warnings and precautions

Use it for the shortest period that works. These medicines are not intended for long-term daily use. Report any unusual muscle stiffness, tremor, restlessness or uncontrolled movements of the face or limbs at once — stop and contact your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem; some of this group affect the heart's electrical timing. Persistent vomiting needs a diagnosis. Do not keep suppressing it without seeing a doctor, especially with abdominal pain, fever or blood. Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five.

Do not take Anadom if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with bleeding, blockage or perforation of the gut, or with certain heart rhythm disorders. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Antifungals, some antibiotics and heart-rhythm medicines increase the risk of rhythm problems when combined. Adds to the drowsiness of alcohol and sedatives. Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it.

How to store Anadom

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Anadom

Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help. Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine. Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time every day. Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures. Avoid loud music and noisy places. Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking. Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress. Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick. Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help. Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine. Anadom 10mg/500mg Tablet can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time every day. Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures. Avoid loud music and noisy places. Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking. Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICON PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Anti-emetic / prokinetic and Para-aminophenol derivative