Emeset 4 ODT Tablet
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Product introduction
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
Side effects of Emeset Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Emeset
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Emeset 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. Emeset 4 ODT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Emeset Tablet works
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emeset 4 ODT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Emeset 4 ODT Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
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 Emeset 4 ODT Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Emeset Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Emeset 4 ODT Tablet for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Emeset 4 ODT Tablet
Once A Day
57%
Twice A Day
24%
Thrice A Day
19%
What are you using Emeset Tablet for?
Vomiting
83%
Others
17%
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Poor
33%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Emeset 4 ODT Tablet?
Constipation
67%
Fatigue
33%
How do you take Emeset Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Emeset 4 ODT Tablet on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
FAQs
How quickly does Emeset 4 ODT Tablet work?
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet?
The most common side effects of Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
When should you take Emeset 4 ODT Tablet?
Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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 Emeset 4 ODT Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is Emeset 4 ODT Tablet a steroid?
No, Emeset 4 ODT Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emeset 4 ODT Tablet 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.
Does Emeset 4 ODT Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Emeset 4 ODT Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Emeset 4 ODT Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Emeset 4 ODT Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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