Ondenat 4mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Nature Biotech
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	4.1
User Reviews	544

FAQ

When should you take Ondenat 4mg?

Ondenat 4mg 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 Ondenat 4mg is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

How quickly does Ondenat 4mg work?

Ondenat 4mg starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

Is Ondenat 4mg a steroid?

No, Ondenat 4mg is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Ondenat 4mg 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.

Does Ondenat 4mg work for seasickness?

No, Ondenat 4mg does not work for seasickness. This is because Ondenat 4mg has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

What are the side effects of Ondenat 4mg?

The most common side effects of Ondenat 4mg 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.

What if you forget to take Ondenat Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ondenat 4mg, 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.

Ondenat 4mg Tablet Reviews

Ondenat 4mg 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.

Ondenat 4mg 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 Ondenat 4mg Tablet Works

Ondenat 4mg 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 Ondenat 4mg 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. Ondenat 4mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ondenat 4mg Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea: Ondenat 4mg 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 Ondenat 4mg Tablet

Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Vomiting

Ondenat 4mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ondenat 4mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ondenat 4mg 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.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ondenat 4mg. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ondenat 4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ondenat 4mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Ondenat 4mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Ondenat 4mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
You have been prescribed Ondenat 4mg for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.

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