Treatment of Vomiting|Treatment of Nausea

In Treatment of Nausea Emifine Tablet DT 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Emifine Tablet DT may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Emifine Tablet DT 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.Emifine Tablet DT 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Emifine Tablet DT may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emifine Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Emifine Tablet DT during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Emifine Tablet DT during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Emifine Tablet DT alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Emifine Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emifine Tablet DT 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. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Emifine Tablet DT in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Emifine Tablet DT 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.

Chemical Class :: Carbazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

Treatment of Vomiting|Treatment of Nausea

Fatigue | Headache | Constipation | Diarrhea

CAUTION

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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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Q. How quickly does Emifine Tablet DT work?::: Emifine Tablet DT starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.| Q. What are the side effects of Emifine Tablet DT?::: The most common side effects of Emifine Tablet DT 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.| Q. When should you take Emifine Tablet DT?::: Emifine Tablet DT 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 Emifine Tablet DT is taken before the start of your surgery chemotherapy or radiation treatment.| Q. Is Emifine Tablet DT a steroid?::: No Emifine Tablet DT is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emifine Tablet DT 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.| Q. Does Emifine Tablet DT work for seasickness?::: No Emifine Tablet DT does not work for seasickness. This is because Emifine Tablet DT has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.