Grawel 1mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Zee Laboratories
Active Ingredient	Granisetron (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Indazole Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	542

FAQ

What is Grawel 1mg used for?

Grawel 1mg is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea or vomiting caused after any surgical procedure or due to certain medicines, stomach upset, or cancer treatment. It also prevents nausea due to motion sickness to some extent.

What are the side effects of Grawel 1mg?

The most common side effects of Grawel 1mg are sleepiness, weakness, headache, constipation and diarrhea. However, these are not usually bothersome and resolve in some time on their own. Consult your doctor, if the symptoms worry you or persist for a longer duration. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with these side effects and to prevent them in future.

Is Grawel 1mg better than Ondansetron?

Grawel 1mg and Ondansetron belong to the same class of medicines, that is serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Both these medicines help prevent nausea and vomiting effectively. However, some studies suggest that Grawel 1mg is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Grawel 1mg is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.

Does Grawel 1mg cause constipation?

Yes, Grawel 1mg may cause constipation as one of the common side effects. However, this is usually not bothersome. Taking a fiber-rich diet can enhance your digestion and avoid constipation. You may also consider taking laxatives for relief and drink plenty of water too. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen your constipation. If you still face issues, please consult your doctor to know about ways to treat it.

Is Grawel 1mg safe to be used in pregnant women?

Grawel 1mg did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Grawel 1mg in pregnant women is unknown. It is not recommended to be used in women who are pregnant women or if you are planning to conceive unless prescribed by your doctor.

What if you forget to take Grawel Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Grawel 1mg, 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.\n

Grawel 1mg Tablet Reviews

Grawel 1mg is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.

Grawel 1mg will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember, you should not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine but if they 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 medicine that you might be using, 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 healthcare team.

How Grawel 1mg Tablet Works

Grawel 1mg 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 Grawel 1mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Grawel 1mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Grawel 1mg Tablet

In Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy: Grawel 1mg is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused due to some medicines or cancer treatment. It blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from cancer treatments such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Uses of Grawel 1mg Tablet

Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy

Grawel 1mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Grawel 1mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Grawel 1mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Grawel 1mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Grawel 1mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Grawel 1mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Grawel 1mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Grawel 1mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Grawel 1mg. 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.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
You have been prescribed Grawel 1mg for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.