UFC-Que Choisir warns consumers once morest the very dangerous effects of a certain type of drug, especially following 65 years of age.
Some drugs may have Side effects serious and other cause illnesses and adverse effects very dangerous for patient health. It’s the case antiemetics such as domperidone (Motilium), metoclopramide (Primperan) and metopimazine (Vogalene, Vogalib, etc.). As pointed out l’association UFC-What to choose, these drugs are sometimes available without a prescription.
Used once morest nausea and vomitingthey might cause cardiac arrhythmia, the death sudden heart attack or severe neurological disorders, especially in adults and especially people over 65 years of age.
“All references should be avoided in elderly patients: domperidone (Motilium), metoclopramide (Primpéran) and metopimazine (Vogalene)”notes the consumer association taking up a recommendation of the High Authority for Health, recalling that domperidone (Motilium) is prohibited in children under 12 because it is ineffective.
In adults and the elderly, these drugs should be avoided as much as possible because interaction with others Everyday medications can be risky and can lead to kidney problems and overdoses.
The organization recommends, in case of nausea, to take ginger instead of this type of medication, and also to turn to oral rehydration solutions.
