Xamron Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Linus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ramosetron (5mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Indoles Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	366

FAQ

When should you take Xamron?

Xamron can be taken with or without food with a full glass of water. The first dose of Xamron is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

How quickly does Xamron work?

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

Is Xamron a steroid?

No. Xamron is an antiemetic and not a steroid. It is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting occurring after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.

What are the side effects of Xamron?

The most common side effects of Xamron are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.

Does Xamron work for seasickness?

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

What if you forget to take Xamron?

If you miss a dose of Xamron, 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.

Xamron Tablet Reviews

Xamron is an anti-emetic medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients during and after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Additionally, it is used to treat diarrhea in patients with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Xamron 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 the medication 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, diarrhea, rashes, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these 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 you are 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 Xamron Tablet Works

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

Benefits of Xamron Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea: Xamron 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). 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.
In Treatment of Diarrhea: Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements, commonly termed loose motions. Xamron relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Take this medicine as prescribed to get the benefit. Also, drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Uses of Xamron Tablet

Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Diarrhea
Treatment of Vomiting

Xamron Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Xamron 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 Xamron during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xamron. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Xamron is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Xamron in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for Xamron are relatively mild.
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.
It comes in many different forms that do not need to be swallowed, such as a film that is placed on the tongue or as a dissolving pill.