Domperidone is NOT FDA approved. Some patients obtain this drug from other countries for various unapproved indications, including increasing breast milk production. The FDA has specifically warned against this type of use. Domperidone is non-formulary, not stocked. It is not approved for use at HH, even as a patient's own medication. Domperidone would need to be reviewed by P&T again before use in the hospital.
Domperidone is NOT FDA approved. Some patients obtain this drug from other countries for various unapproved indications, including increasing breast milk production. The FDA has specifically warned against this type of use. Domperidone is non-formulary, not stocked. It is not approved for use at HH, even as a patient's own medication. Domperidone would need to be reviewed by P&T again before use in the hospital.