Etron 2mg Syrup

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Race Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd
Active Ingredient	Ondansetron (2mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	724

FAQ

What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Etron 2mg?

Usually, it is advised not to give Etron 2mg 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.

What is Etron 2mg used for?

Etron 2mg 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 Etron 2mg to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Etron 2mg 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 Etron 2mg to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.

My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Etron 2mg along with it?

Avoid combining Etron 2mg with such medicines because concomitant use of Etron 2mg with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

What if my child takes too much Etron 2mg?

Etron 2mg 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 Etron 2mg 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 Etron 2mg be stored?

Etron 2mg 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.

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.

What if you forget to take Etron Syrup?

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.

Etron 2mg Syrup Reviews

Etron 2mg 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.

Etron 2mg 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.

Etron 2mg 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.

How Etron 2mg Syrup 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 Etron 2mg just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.

How to Use Etron 2mg Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Etron 2mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Etron 2mg Syrup

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. Etron 2mg 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.

Uses of Etron 2mg Syrup

Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Vomiting

Etron 2mg Syrup Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Etron 2mg. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Etron 2mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Etron 2mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Etron 2mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Etron 2mg is recommended.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Etron 2mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Etron 2mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Etron 2mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
Etron 2mg effectively controls nausea and bouts of vomiting reflex in children undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions.
Practice self-care measures:Give plenty of fluids to your child to avoid dehydrationAvoid giving fried and spicy food or heavy meals to your child. Ensure that your child eats slowly and in small proportions.