Onfast 2mg Tablet is an antiemetic medicine. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy in children. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by stomach problems and surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit, while vomiting is the natural response to the body's forceful discharge of the stomach contents.
Onfast 2mg Tablet contains 'Ondanestron' that belongs to serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the action of a chemical called serotonin in the body, which is responsible for nausea and vomiting. As a result, Onfast 2mg Tablet prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.
Onfast 2mg Tablet may cause certain side effects in your child, such as feeling of warmth, headache, diarrhoea, and stomach pain. These side effects generally resolve over time. However, if it does not resolve, stop giving this medicine to your child and contact the paediatrician. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of Onfast 2mg Tablet to the child. Onfast 2mg Tablet can be given with or without food. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine.
Onfast 2mg Tablet is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Onfast 2mg Tablet to your child if she/he is allergic to it. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, including his current medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor if your child has liver and kidney problems.