Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Oset can cause constipation. Some of the other side effects are a headache and dizziness. Constipation is a debilitating disorder which can be prevented by drinking a lot of water, eating more of fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, taking probiotic food, and avoiding dairy products. 

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oset 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.

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

No, Oset 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. 

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Oset is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. 

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, it is safe to take Oset for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Oset, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.