Ondem 4 Tablet
Ondansetron 4mg
by Alkem Laboratories
Strip of 10 tablets
Schedule H drug. Sold only against a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
About this medicine
Ondem 4 Tablet is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy. Ondem 4 Tablet may be used alone or with other medications and can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. The first dose is normally taken before the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. After these treatments, take any further doses as prescribed by your doctor (normally only for a few days at most). Take it regularly at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Be careful not to take too much. This medicine does not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. Also, it has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, diarrhea, or constipation and feeling tired. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you might be taking, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your doctor.
Uses
Nausea and vomiting.
Benefits
In treatment of Nausea
Ondem 4 Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
How it works
Ondem 4 Tablet is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.
How to use
As directed by your doctor, usually one tablet up to three times daily.
Side effects
Headache, constipation, fatigue.
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ondem 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Ondem 4 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Ondem 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Ondem 4 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Ondem 4 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ondem 4 Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Ondem 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Ondem 4 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Carbazole Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
Frequently asked questions
How quickly does Ondem 4 Tablet work?
Ondem 4 Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Ondem 4 Tablet?
The most common side effects of Ondem 4 Tablet are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
When should you take Ondem 4 Tablet?
Ondem 4 Tablet should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Ondem 4 Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is Ondem 4 Tablet a steroid?
No, Ondem 4 Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ondem 4 Tablet is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Does Ondem 4 Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Ondem 4 Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondem 4 Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Alkem Laboratories
- Salt composition
- Ondansetron 4mg
- Pack
- Strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.