Emitoff-MD Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mensa Futura Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ondansetron (4mg)
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	4.3
User Reviews	482

FAQ

How quickly does Emitoff-MD work?

Emitoff-MD starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

Does Emitoff-MD work for seasickness?

No, Emitoff-MD does not work for seasickness. This is because Emitoff-MD has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

When should you take Emitoff-MD?

Emitoff-MD 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 Emitoff-MD is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

What are the side effects of Emitoff-MD?

The most common side effects of Emitoff-MD 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.

Is Emitoff-MD a steroid?

No, Emitoff-MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emitoff-MD 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.

What if you forget to take Emitoff Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Emitoff-MD, 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.

Emitoff-MD Tablet Reviews

Emitoff-MD 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.

Emitoff-MD 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.

How Emitoff-MD Tablet Works

Emitoff-MD is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

How to Use Emitoff-MD Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Emitoff-MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Emitoff-MD Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea: Emitoff-MD 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.

Uses of Emitoff-MD Tablet

Treatment of Vomiting
Treatment of Nausea

Emitoff-MD Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Emitoff-MD alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emitoff-MD. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Emitoff-MD in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Emitoff-MD during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Emitoff-MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emitoff-MD 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.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Emitoff-MD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
You have been prescribed Emitoff-MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.

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