Ondansetron (2mg/5ml)
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop may be given before or after meals. To control vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, give this medicine to your child 30 minutes before the procedure. Give it 1 to 2 hours before a radiotherapy session and 1 hour before surgery to prevent your child from vomiting post these procedures. If your child expels out the medicine within 30 minutes of the intake, help your child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double dose if it is already time for the next dose.Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop may cause some temporary side effects such as headache, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue. These side effects usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.Let the doctor know about all the medicines your child is taking, including painkillers, antibiotics, or medicines taken to treat depression. Also, inform the doctor if your child has a history of liver problems, kidney malfunction, blockage in the gastrointestinal tract, heart problems, or allergies to any medicine, its ingredients, or a food product. This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Ondee
30 ml Drop
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.
Related Warnings
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop is recommended.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
In severe liver disease, do not exceed the prescribed dose and consult your child’s doctor.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop 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, the doctor may ask you to give Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop 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 Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop 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 Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop 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.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop 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.
Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
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.
Avoid combining Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop with such medicines because concomitant use of Ondee 2mg/5ml Drop with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
