Ondamac 2mg Suspension

How to use Ondamac 2mg Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ondamac 2mg Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Ondamac 2mg Suspension just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.

Expert Advice

• Ondamac 2mg Suspension effectively controls nausea and bouts of vomiting reflex in children undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions.
• It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
• Practice self-care measures:
• Give plenty of fluids to your child to avoid dehydration
• Avoid giving fried and spicy food or heavy meals to your child. 
• Ensure that your child eats slowly and in small proportions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is Ondamac 2mg Suspension used for?

  Ondamac 2mg Suspension is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, your child’s doctor may ask you to give Ondamac 2mg Suspension to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Ondamac 2mg Suspension is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Ondamac 2mg Suspension to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.

• What if my child takes too much Ondamac 2mg Suspension?

  Ondamac 2mg Suspension is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Ondamac 2mg Suspension can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.

• How should Ondamac 2mg Suspension be stored?

  Ondamac 2mg Suspension should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

• What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Ondamac 2mg Suspension?

  Usually, it is advised not to give Ondamac 2mg Suspension along with antidepressant medicines, apomorphine, anti-migraine medicines, painkillers, heart medicines, and antibiotics like linezolid. But, it is ideal to speak to your child’s doctor before coming to any conclusion. So, narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor and follow their advice strictly.

• In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?

  Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.

• My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Ondamac 2mg Suspension along with it?

  Avoid combining Ondamac 2mg Suspension with such medicines because concomitant use of Ondamac 2mg Suspension with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.