Volmidon 8mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Baxton Pharmacia
Active Ingredient	Ondansetron (8mg)
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	4.2
User Reviews	689

FAQ

Does Volmidon 8mg work for seasickness?

No, Volmidon 8mg does not work for seasickness. This is because Volmidon 8mg has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

When should you take Volmidon 8mg?

Volmidon 8mg 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 Volmidon 8mg is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

What are the side effects of Volmidon 8mg?

The most common side effects of Volmidon 8mg 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.

How quickly does Volmidon 8mg work?

Volmidon 8mg starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

Is Volmidon 8mg a steroid?

No, Volmidon 8mg is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Volmidon 8mg 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 Volmidon Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Volmidon 8mg, 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.

Volmidon 8mg Tablet Reviews

Volmidon 8mg 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.

Volmidon 8mg 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 Volmidon 8mg Tablet Works

Volmidon 8mg 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 Volmidon 8mg 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. Volmidon 8mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Volmidon 8mg Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea: Volmidon 8mg 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 Volmidon 8mg Tablet

Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Vomiting

Volmidon 8mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Volmidon 8mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Volmidon 8mg 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.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Volmidon 8mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Volmidon 8mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Volmidon 8mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Volmidon 8mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Volmidon 8mg 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.
Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
You have been prescribed Volmidon 8mg for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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