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Ondavom is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Ondavom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ondavom have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ondavom are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ondavom has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ondavom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ondavom is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ondavom are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ondavom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ondavom is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ondavom is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ondavom safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ondavom safely.
Is the use of Ondavom safe during breastfeeding?
Ondavom may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ondavom on the Kidneys?
Ondavom is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ondavom on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ondavom. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ondavom on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Ondavom. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Ondavom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ondavom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ondavom habit forming or addictive?
Ondavom is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ondavom you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ondavom only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ondavom in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ondavom
Taking Ondavom with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ondavom
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ondavom as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, headache is one of the common side effects of Ondavom. Apply balms and take a mild painkiller if a headache is of throbbing nature. Additionally, headaches can be prevented by doing yoga and meditation, by keeping away from electronic gadgets and computers, by eating light food and listening to relaxing music.
Yes, Ondavom is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Ondavom can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.
Yes, Ondavom can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
No, Ondavom is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Yes, Ondavom can be used for the symptom alleviation in anxiety, however, more clinical trials are needed to confirm this association. Anxiety can also be effectively managed by breathing deeply, practicing meditation, and not taking much stress. In case of severe anxiety please speak to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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