Emefilm Plus Strip Of 1 Orally Disintegrating Strip
By DELVIN FORMULATIONS PRIVATE LTD
1 Orally Disintegrating Strip(s) in Strip
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Emefilm 4 MG Description
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip contains ondansetron as an active ingredient. It is an antiemetic medicines, used to control nausea and vomiting. Ondanserton in Emefilm blocks the release of sero
tonin a chemical in the body responsible for nausea and vomiting. Thus preventing nausea and vomiting. You should take the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹8.90 |
You Save | ₹1.10 (11% on MRP) |
Contains | Ondansetron(4.0 Mg) |
Uses | Nausea and vomiting |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flushing |
Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
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Uses of Emefilm 4 MG
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip is used to prevent and manage nausea and vomiting induced due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is also used to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting before and after surgeries and operations....
Contraindications of Emefilm 4 MG
- If you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip.
- If you are taking a medicine called apomorphine, which is used to treat the loss of muscle control and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease.
Side effects of Emefilm 4 MG
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flushing
Precautions and Warnings of Emefilm 4 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip during pregnancy?
A:
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip is a prescription medicine and should only be taken if prescribed by your doctor. If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning to have a baby, you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip while breastfeeding?
A:
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip passes into the breastmilk and could harm the breastfed baby. Consult the doctor while taking this medicine during lactation.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip?
A:
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip does not affect your driving ability. In case, you experience visual disturbances and drowsiness after taking this medicine, then avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip?
A:
There is limited information about the interaction of the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip with alcohol, but avoid taking alcohol, as it can induce vomiting and nausea. It can also increase the chances of getting side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are allergic to similar medicines like granisetron or palonosetron or any other medicine.
- You have severe constipation or have a blockage in your stomach as this medicine can affect the food transit time through the digestive tract.
- You had or have heart problems like heart failure or irregular heartbeats.
- You have any liver problems.
- You have a condition of salt imbalance in your blood or dehydration or you are experiencing fluid loss.
Mode of Action of Emefilm 4 MG
How Does It Work?
Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance named serotonin, which is responsible for inducing nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron binds to a receptor known as 5-HT₃, thus inhibits the binding of serotonin to it and prevents vomiting and nausea....
Directions for Use of Emefilm 4 MG
Take Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip as advised by your doctor.
Interactions of Emefilm 4 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines affect the way the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip works or this medicine itself affects the way other medicines work when taken together. Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder. ...
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for brain and heart-related disorders, fits or epilepsy, anti-tuberculosis medicines, etc.
- You may develop irregular heart rhythm if you take medicines like Doxorubicin, Trastuzumab, antihypertensive medicine, antimalarial medicine like Halofantrine, antibiotic medicine like erythromycin and antifungal medicine like ketoconazole....
- You may develop low blood pressure and unconsciousness if you take the Emefilm tablet along with Apomorphine. Avoid taking together.
- Medicines for relieving pain like Tramadol may not work when taken along with the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip.
- You may suffer from serotonin syndrome (with symptoms like high body temperature, irritation, shakiness, sweating, widened pupils and diarrhoea) including abnormal mental state when taken along with medicines used to treat mental state like Citalopram or Sertraline....
Storage and disposal of Emefilm 4 MG
- Store it in the original packaging.
- Keep Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip away from children and pets.
Dosage of Emefilm 4 MG
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose are visual disturbances, constipation, low blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed any dose of medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip used for?
A: Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip is used to manage nausea and vomiting during cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It helps in preventing post and pre-operation/surgery emesis.
Q: Is the Emefilm Orally Disintegrating Strip useful for motion sickness?
A: No, it should not be used for motion sickness.
References
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Product Details
Brand
EMEFILM
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/03/2025
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