Vomikind Md 4mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Vomikind MD 4 tablet contains Ondansetron, which is used to treat nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgeries. Before taking, inform your doctor if you have severe constipation, heart or liver problems, or an imbalance with the levels of salts in the blood. Vomikind MD 4 tablet is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The dose will depend on age, body weight, and disease condition. Side effects include headache, flushing, and constipation. Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or uneasy after taking Vomikind MD 4 tablet. Consult your doctor before taking Vomikind MD 4 tablet if you have liver problems, heart diseases, or blockage in the gut. Ondem Md 4mg tablet, Zofer Md 4mg tablet, Ondet Md 4mg tablet, Periset Md 4mg tablet, and Ondiron Md 4mg tablet are a few more medicines that also include ondansetron as their main component.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹39.00 |
| You Save | ₹12.32 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Ondansetron(4.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Nausea and vomiting |
| Side effects | Headache, constipation, sensation of warmth, flushing |
| Therapy | ANTI-EMETIC |
Uses
Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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
- If you are allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Vomikind-MD 4 tablet.
- 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
- Headache
- Constipation
- Sensation of warmth
- Flushing
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Vomikind -MD 4 tablet must not be used during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, as it can induce the risk of a baby being born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate (splits in the upper lip). If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, then you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine. Women of childbearing age should use birth control measures while taking this medicine to avoid pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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 Vomikind -MD 4 tablet?
A:
Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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 Vomikind -MD 4 tablet?
A:
There is limited information about the interaction of the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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.
Directions for Use
- Swallow this medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food.
- Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to.
- Never stop the medicine on your own.
Storage and disposal
- Store it in the original packaging.
- Keep Vomikind -MD 4 tablet away from children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Vomikind MD 4 tablet 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.
- You should take the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor.
- Before using Vomikind MD 4, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history, including all the medicines you are currently taking.
- Try to consume little, healthful snacks throughout the day rather than large, filling meals. Drink water often to help prevent dehydration.
- Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated, have a salt imbalance in your blood or are losing fluids.
- Before beginning this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, as well as your complete medical history.
Dosage
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....
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines affect the way the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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 Vomikind tablet along with Apomorphine. Avoid taking together.
- Medicines for relieving pain like Tramadol may not work when taken along with the Vomikind -MD 4 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 state like Citalopram or Sertraline....
Interactions with food items
Vomikind MD 4 can be taken with or without food. Some sources suggest it is best to take it before meals. If you experience gastric reflux, it is advised to take it after meals.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet?
A: Inform your doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
Q: Is the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet sedative?
A: No, the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet is not known to cause any sedative effect.
Q: What is the Vomikind -MD 4 tablet used for?
A: Vomikind -MD 4 tablet 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 Vomikind -MD 4 tablet useful for motion sickness?
A: No, it should not be used for motion sickness.
Q: Can we take the Vomikind with water?
A: No, the Vomikind Md is a mouth dissolving tablet. You just keep the tablet in your mouth. It will dissolve in a short period of time (within seconds). Swallow the medicine with saliva. Drink an adequate amount of water after swallowing the medicine.
Q: Can Vomikind be taken empty stomach?
A: Vomikind should be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. However, it would be best if taken before meals for good results.
Q: Is Vomikind safe for children?
A: Vomikind should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Do not self-prescribe.
Q: Can I take Vomikind Md 4 during pregnancy?
A: Vomikind MD 4 must not be used during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, as it can induce the risk of a baby being born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate (splits in the upper lip). If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, then you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine. Women of childbearing should use birth control measures while taking this medicine to avoid pregnancy.
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Product Details
Brand
VOMIKIND
Country of Origin
India
Expiry Date
30/01/2027
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