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Vomipress Benefits & Uses

Vomipress is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)

Vomipress Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy

Vomipress Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vomipress is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Urine Retention

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Chills
Agitation
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Rash
Paresthesia

Vomipress Related Warnings

Is the use of Vomipress safe for pregnant women?

Vomipress is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Vomipress safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Vomipress as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Vomipress on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Vomipress on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vomipress on the Liver?

Vomipress 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vomipress on the Heart?

Vomipress may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Vomipress with Other Drugs

Vomipress should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Tramadol

Sotalol

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Asenapine

Vomipress Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vomipress unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vomipress

Is this Vomipress habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Vomipress is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Vomipress as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Vomipress only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Vomipress in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Vomipress Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vomipress

You can take Vomipress with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomipress

Taking Vomipress with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Vomipress

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Vomipress on my own?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Vomipress on your own. Discontinuing Vomipress may lead to unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as excessive vomiting. You must speak to your doctor first as this will help you to take an informed decision.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Vomipress be taken for motion sickness?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Vomipress is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Vomipress be taken with tramadol?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Vomipress 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Why Vomipress is prescribed post surgery?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vomipress is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Vomipress cause drowsiness?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Vomipress 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.