Periset 4 Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient Ondansetron (4mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassCarbazole Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
Action ClassSerotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
User Rating4.7
User Reviews511

FAQ

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When should you take Periset 4?
Periset 4 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 Periset 4 is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
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Is Periset 4 a steroid?
No, Periset 4 is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Periset 4 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.
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How quickly does Periset 4 work?
Periset 4 starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
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What are the side effects of Periset 4?
The most common side effects of Periset 4 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.
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Does Periset 4 work for seasickness?
No, Periset 4 does not work for seasickness. This is because Periset 4 has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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What if you forget to take Periset Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Periset 4, 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.
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Periset 4 Tablet Reviews

Periset 4 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.

Periset 4 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 Periset 4 Tablet Works

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

Benefits of Periset 4 Tablet

  • In Treatment of Nausea: Periset 4 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 Periset 4 Tablet

  • Treatment of Nausea
  • Treatment of Vomiting

Periset 4 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Periset 4 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Periset 4 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Periset 4 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Periset 4 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.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Periset 4 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 Periset 4. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Periset 4 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
  • You have been prescribed Periset 4 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.
  • It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.

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