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Vomikind Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Vomikind Syrup 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Vomikind Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Vomikind Syrup 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 Vomikind Syrup is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Vomikind Syrup related warnings talks about Vomikind Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Vomikind Syrup is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vomikind Syrup contraindications section.
Besides this, Vomikind Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vomikind Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Vomikind Syrup 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 Vomikind Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Vomikind is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Vomikind Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Vomikind has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vomikind Syrup on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Vomikind on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vomikind Syrup on the Liver?
Vomikind 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 Vomikind Syrup on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Vomikind. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vomikind Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vomikind Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vomikind Syrup is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vomikind Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vomikind Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Vomikind Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Vomikind Syrup
Taking Vomikind Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomikind Syrup
Consumption of alcohol and Vomikind Syrup together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Vomikind 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.
No, Vomikind is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Yes, Vomikind 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, Vomikind 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, Vomikind 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.
Vomikind is a brand name for ondansetron. It belongs to a class of compounds known as serotonin type 3 receptor antagonists. It is available in the form of tablet and injection. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by anti-cancer drugs, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent post-surgical nausea and vomiting.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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