Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet
Ondansetron (2mg)
by Mankind Pharma Ltd
strip of 10 tablet md
About this medicine
Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting. It is mainly given to treat nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stomach/intestinal infection. It also helps treat vomiting that is caused as a side effect of medicines like painkillers. Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet may be given before or after meals. To control vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, give this medicine to your child 30 minutes before the procedure. Give it 1 to 2 hours before a radiotherapy session and 1 hour before surgery to prevent your child from vomiting post these procedures. If your child expels out the medicine within 30 minutes of the intake, help your child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double the dose if it is already time for the next dose. Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet may cause some temporary side effects such as headache, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue. These side effects usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis. Let the doctor know about all the medicines your child is taking, including painkillers, antibiotics, or medicines taken to treat depression. Also, inform the doctor if your child has a history of liver problems, kidney malfunction, blockage in the gastrointestinal tract, heart problems, or allergies to any medicine, its ingredients, or a food product. This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses
- Treatment of Vomiting
- Treatment of Nausea
Benefits
In treatment of Nausea
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, major surgeries, and abdominal infection put your child at risk of developing severe nausea and vomiting. It happens due to the release of a chemical called serotonin. Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet acts by blocking the effect of this chemical and prevents nausea and vomiting. It also helps your child to recover more comfortably from these treatments. Stick to the prescribed dose, time, and way, and do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor as it may result in side effects.
How it works
During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
Safety advice
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Vomikind-MD 2 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
- Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is recommended.
- LiverCAUTION
- Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
Do not panic. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, you must skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Carbazole Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
Frequently asked questions
What is Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet used for?
Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, your child’s doctor may ask you to give Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.
What if my child takes too much Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet?
Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.
How should Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet be stored?
Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet?
Usually, it is advised not to give Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet along with antidepressant medicines, apomorphine, anti-migraine medicines, painkillers, heart medicines, and antibiotics like linezolid. But, it is ideal to speak to your child’s doctor before coming to any conclusion. So, narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor and follow their advice strictly.
In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.
My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet along with it?
Avoid combining Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet with such medicines because concomitant use of Vomikind-MD 2 Tablet with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Salt composition
- Ondansetron (2mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablet md
- 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.