Emeset 4mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Emeset Tablet is a medicine made by Cipla Limited. It is used to prevent and control nausea and vomiting, especially in people undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. The main ingredient, ondansetron, works by blocking the action of serotonin, a natural chemical in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. This helps reduce the feeling of sickness and prevents the urge to vomit.
You should take the Emeset Tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes. It can be taken with or without food, and it is best to swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not take more or less than the recommended dose, and do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for the next dose.
Some people may experience side effects, such as constipation, headache, or hiccups, while taking Emeset Tablet. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. However, if they become bothersome or persist for an extended period, you should consult your doctor. Serious side effects are rare, but it’s always a good idea to let your healthcare provider know how you're feeling during treatment.
Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor about your complete medical history and any other medications, supplements, or herbal products you are taking. Also, let them know if you have been losing fluids, are dehydrated, or have a salt imbalance, as these conditions can affect how the medicine works and may increase the risk of side effects.
To help manage nausea better, try eating small, healthy snacks instead of large meals, and sip water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Other medicines with the same active ingredient as Emeset Tablet include Ondem 4 mg Tablet, Zofer 4 mg Tablet, and Ondet 4 mg Tablet. However, you should only take the one your doctor has prescribed for you.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹44.51 |
You Save | ₹14.06 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Ondansetron(4.0 Mg) |
Uses | Nausea and vomiting, Motion sickness, sea sickness |
Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flushing |
Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
Uses
- It is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused due to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
- It is used to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting before and after surgeries and operations.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Ondansetron or other components of the medicine.
- If you are on Apomorphine medicine.
- If you are on medicines used to treat loss of muscle control and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease.
Side effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flushing
- Hiccups
- Low blood pressure
- Fits
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to similar medicines like Granisetron or Palonosetron.
- You have severe constipation or have a blockage in the stomach as the medicine affect the food transit time through the digestive tract.
- You had or have heart problems like heart failure or irregular heartbeats.
- You have liver problems.
- You have a condition of salt imbalance in the blood, dehydration or you are experiencing fluid loss.
Directions for Use
- Take with a sufficient amount of water, with or without eating a meal.
- Avoid stopping the medicine on your own.
Storage and disposal
Quick Tips
- Emeset Tablet is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is prescribed to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
- Emeset Tablets should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the prescribed doses and for the prescribed duration.
- Inform the doctor about your complete medical history, including all medications you are presently taking, before using Emeset Tablet.
- Try to consume little, healthful snacks throughout the day rather than large, filling meals. Drink water often to help prevent dehydration.
- Inform your doctor if you are dehydrated, have a blood salt imbalance, or are losing fluids.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Emeset Tablet works, or Emeset Tablet itself can interact with the way other medicines work when taken together.
- Be cautious if you are using medicine like Amiodarone for arrhythmias or uneven heartbeats.
- You may develop an irregular heart rhythm if you take medicines such as Doxorubicin, Trastuzumab, antihypertensive medications like Atenolol or Timolol, antimalarial medications like Halofantrine, antibiotics like Erythromycin, and antifungal medications like Ketoconazole....
- You may develop low blood pressure and unconsciousness if you take Emeset Tablets along with Apomorphine. Avoid taking together.
- Medicines for relieving pain, such as Tramadol, may not be effective when taken in combination with Emeset Tablet.
- 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 states like Citalopram or Sertraline....
- Other medications, such as Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, and Rifampicin, may interact with the action of this medicine.
Interactions with food items
Content Details

Dr. Mahesh Muthe
MBBS

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is the Emeset tablet a sedative?
Q: What must I let the doctor know before taking Emeset tablets?
Q: Can I take medicine for motion sickness?
Q: How many times can you take the Emeset Tablet?
Q: Can I take Emeset Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Q: Can I drive or operate machinery after taking Emeset?
Q: When should I see a doctor?
References
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