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Vomikool, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Vomikool depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vomikool can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Vomikool normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vomikool is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Vomikool's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vomikool related warnings section.
Vomikool is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vomikool are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Vomikool with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Vomikool, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Vomikool 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Vomikool safe for pregnant women?
Vomikool is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Vomikool safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Vomikool as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Vomikool on the Kidneys?
Vomikool is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Vomikool on the Liver?
Vomikool may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vomikool on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Vomikool. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Vomikool 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 Vomikool unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vomikool habit forming or addictive?
Vomikool is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vomikool you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vomikool only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vomikool is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vomikool
Taking Vomikool with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomikool
Taking alcohol with Vomikool can be dangerous.
No, Vomikool should not be ideally taken with tramadol as the action of both the drugs decreases upon concomitant use. Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it.
Yes, Vomikool 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, Vomikool 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.
Vomikool belongs to a class of compounds known as 5 -HT3 receptor antagonists. It blocks the action of serotonin completely at the 5-HT3 receptor sites present in our brain (vomiting centre) which provides relief to the patient from nausea and vomiting.
Yes, Vomikool may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
Vomikool must be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not take more or less of it as it may cause side effects or disease relapse.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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