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. Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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 to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Vomister 2mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description:
Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.
Benefits:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Vomister 2mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advise:
- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vomister 2mg Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Vomister 2mg Oral Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Vomister 2mg Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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> Vomister 2mg Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vomister 2mg Oral Drops is recommended. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Vomister 2mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.
Fact Box:
Chemical Class :: Carbazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL
Primary Use:
Treatment of Vomiting|Treatment of Nausea
Common Side Effects:
Headache | Constipation | Diarrhea | Fatigue
Alcohol Interaction:
CAUTION
Pregnancy Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lactation Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kidney Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
Q&A:
Q. What is Vomister 2mg Oral Drops used for?::: Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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 Vomister 2mg Oral Drops to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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 Vomister 2mg Oral Drops to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.| Q. What if my child takes too much Vomister 2mg Oral Drops?::: Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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 Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.| Q. How should Vomister 2mg Oral Drops be stored?::: Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.| Q. What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Vomister 2mg Oral Drops?::: Usually it is advised not to give Vomister 2mg Oral Drops 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.| Q. 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.| Q. My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Vomister 2mg Oral Drops along with it?::: Avoid combining Vomister 2mg Oral Drops with such medicines because concomitant use of Vomister 2mg Oral Drops with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.