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VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET

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Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

Composition :

ONDANSETRON-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIEMETICS]

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

Other Info - VOM0111

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET could be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET could be used during breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.

Driving

Safe if prescribed

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET may cause lightheadedness in the body, so a person taking VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET should avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.

Liver

Consult your doctor

In persons dealing with liver problems, the use of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET is allowed if prescribed by the doctor. However, in patients with severe liver problems should take a low dose of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET as much as possible. Do not take more than 8 mg of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET per day in case of liver disease.

Kidney

Consult your doctor

The use of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET is safe in patients dealing with kidney disorders. No dose adjustment is required.

Children

Safe if prescribed

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET should not be given to the children below 4 years of age. The use of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET is safe in children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.

Reference

About VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET belongs to a group of medications called ' anti-emetics' primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

Take VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET based on your medical condition. A person taking VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET, and even some of the unpleasant effects of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET do not require medical attention.

The use of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Uses of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET

Nausea, Vomiting

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Key Benefits

VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting.

Directions for Use

Tablet: It can be taken with or without a meal as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral disintegrating tablet/Mouth dissolving tablet (tablet MD): Check the label for directions before use. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands. Place the tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow it as a whole. Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use and take it as prescribed by your doctor with a measuring cup or spoon.

Side Effects of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET

Sensations of flushing
Constipation
Headache
Confusion
Dizziness
Fast heartbeat
Fever
Headache
Shortness of breath
Weakness

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET may affect a person's ability to drive. Therefore, should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET daily. VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

ACETAMINOPHEN
TRAMADOL
IBUPROFEN
PREGABALIN
LORAZEPAM

Habit Forming

Special Advise

Do not use VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.
VOMIKIND 8MG FAST SCAHET contains 'phenylalanine' so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.
Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting.