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Composition :

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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.

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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, Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip to the child. Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip can be given with or without food. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine.

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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.

Uses of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is used in the prevention of Nausea and Vomiting. The detailed uses of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip are as follows:
•Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Relief: Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is commonly used to alleviate nausea and vomiting experienced by patients after surgical procedures, often caused by anesthesia.
•Supportive Care in Palliative Settings: Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip provides relief for nausea and vomiting in palliative care patients, helping to improve comfort amidst challenges from underlying conditions or treatment side effects.

Directions for Use

Oral suspension: Shake the container well before each use. Measure the prescribed dose of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip and administer it to your child. It is advised to measure the quantity accurately with a measuring cup.

Medicinal Benefits

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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, Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.

How Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip Works

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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, Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Managing Medication-Triggered malaise (Feeling Unwell): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience persistent or severe malaise (a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease) after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your treatment plan may be modified, which may include adjusting the dosage, substituting with an alternative medication, or discontinuing the medication. Additionally, certain lifestyle changes may be recommended to help manage symptoms.
  • To manage malaise symptoms, follow your doctor's advice, such as getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and practicing stress-reducing techniques.
  • Track your symptoms regularly and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider to ensure the malaise is managed effectively.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Contact your physician right away if you suffer from hypoxia symptoms including chest pain, disorientation, or shortness of breath.
  • Your doctor can monitor your progress and modify treatment programs with the help of routine follow-up sessions.
  • Omega-3 supplements may support the transport of oxygen to tissues.
  • Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health and boosts oxygen delivery to tissues.
  • Quit smoking, as it can worsen hypoxia.

What if I have taken an overdose of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip may include constipation, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, irregular heartbeat, and sudden loss of vision for a short time. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Avoid giving Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip to your child if he/she 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 doctor if your child has liver and kidney disease. This medicine is intended for only the paediatric population. Hence, it is not recommended for use in special populations (pregnant and breastfeeding mothers) and adults.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Taking Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Using Buspirone together with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip can increase the risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (A condition resulting from the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that plays a role in overall wellbeing and especially a mood stabilizer).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with buspirone can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip and Dextromethorphan may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip and Dextromethorphan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as seizures (fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, hallucination, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, tremors, incoordination, blurred vision, muscle spasms or stiffness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronPhenelzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
When Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip, is taken with phenelzine it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with phenelzine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, see a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Taking Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with Osimertinib increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with Osimertinib can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
When bupropion, is combined with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip it can cause serotonin syndrome. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with bupropion can lead to interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. If you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, a shaking sensation, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Using Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with mirtazapine might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affects the brain and nerve cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with mirtazapine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
Taking Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip with methadone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with methadone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
When Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip, is taken with citalopram, the risk of serotonin syndrome increases. (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with citalopram can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. However, if you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea while taking these medications, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OndansetronProtriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip:
When Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is taken with protriptyline, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (Serotonin syndrome is a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip along with protriptyline can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles, or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or fast or rapid heartbeats during therapy, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Certain food items/medicines are known to cause nausea/vomiting to your child.
  • Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Providing your child with a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, and low-fat dairy products will help keep your child in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting. 
  • Avoid giving greasy or oily foods to your child, as this food triggers nausea and vomiting.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIEMETICS

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip Substitute

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Alcohol

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this. Your paediatrician will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip to your child.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a kidney impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this. Your paediatrician will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip to your child.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is safe for children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child.

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FAQs

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip is used to treat vomiting.

Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip 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 causing nausea and vomiting.

Use Vomikind-Fast Orally Disintegrating Strip for as long as your paediatrician suggested.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
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