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Dyspepsia - unidentified cause - Management
Domperidone and metoclopramide

Age from 16 years onwards
Domperidone tablets: 10-20mg every 6-8 hours
Domperidone 10mg tablets
Take one or two tablets 3 to 4 times a day. Maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 200 tablets.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £6.96
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Domperidone tablets should be taken 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
Age from 20 years onwards
Metoclopramide tablets: 10mg three times a day
Metoclopramide 10mg tablets
Take one tablet three times a day.
Supply 84 tablets.
Age: from 20 years onwards
NHS cost: £1.32
Licensed use: yes

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