Ondex 4 mg/5 ml syrup - 50 ml

Product description: Some medical and surgical treatments can cause you to feel nausea or sickness (nausea and vomiting). Ondansetron 4 mg/5 ml oral solution belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics, which can stop these effects. This medicine is used to stop nausea and vomiting after: cancer chemotherapy (for adults and children), cancer radiotherapy (for adults only), surgery (for adults only). How to use: Always take Ondansetron 4 mg/5 ml oral solution exactly as your doctor told you. Consult your doctor or nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure. The dose prescribed to you will depend on the treatment you are taking. Do not mix the medicine with anything (not even water) before swallowing. To prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or radiotherapy on the day of chemotherapy or radiotherapy: The usual dose for adults is 8 mg taken one to two hours before treatment and another 8 mg after twelve hours. In the following days: The usual dose for adults is two 5 ml spoons twice a day. This dose can be given for up to 5 days. Children over 6 months and teenagers: The doctor will decide the dose based on the child's size (body surface area) or weight. The usual dose for the child is up to one 5 ml spoon twice daily. It can be given for up to 5 days. To prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery: The usual dose for adults is four 5 ml spoons before surgery. For children over one month and teenagers: Ondansetron injection is recommended. Patients with moderate to severe liver problems should not exceed a total daily dose of 8 mg (two 5 ml spoons). The effect of Ondansetron 4 mg/5 ml oral solution begins within one to two hours of taking the dose. If you are sick (vomit) within one hour of taking the dose, take the same dose again. Otherwise, do not take more doses than written on the label. If your nausea or sickness continues, tell your doctor or nurse. If you take more than you should: If you or your child take more than the recommended dose, contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. Take the medicine packaging with you. If you forget to take a dose: If you missed a dose and feel nausea or vomiting: Take a dose as soon as possible, then take the next dose at the usual time (as shown on the label). Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one: If you missed a dose but do not feel sick, take the next dose at the scheduled time: Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you have any other questions about using this product, ask your doctor or nurse or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions: Consult your doctor or nurse or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron 4 mg/5 ml oral solution if you have: heart problems (such as congestive heart failure causing shortness of breath and ankle swelling), irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), allergies to similar medicines like Granisetron (also known as "Kitril") or Palonosetron, liver problems, intestinal blockage or severe constipation, electrolyte imbalance in your blood (such as potassium, sodium, magnesium). If you are not sure whether any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or nurse or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Ingredients: Each 5 ml spoon contains 4 mg of Ondansetron. Product details: Brand: Ondexn, Product model: Syrup