MP Nova 4mg 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.

MP Nova 4mg 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.

Uses of MP Nova Tablet

Side effects of MP Nova 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 MP Nova

Fatigue
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use MP Nova 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. MP Nova 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How MP Nova Tablet works

MP Nova 4mg 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 MP Nova 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of MP Nova 4mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of MP Nova 4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether MP Nova 4mg 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

MP Nova 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of MP Nova 4mg 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.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of MP Nova 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take MP Nova Tablet?

If you miss a dose of MP Nova 4mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed MP Nova 4mg 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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

Patient concerns

High fever,joint pain,vomiting Is this dengue plz suggests me

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Get dengue serology MP Ag, CBC done

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Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Hi you need to consult doctor nearby by.Or u can visit our clinic at sector 52 gurgaon in RDCITY snergy clinic. Diabetic pt should be in regular contact with the diabetologist or treating doctor. Do all regular tests and follow diet and exercise. Disease can be well controlled. A person can avoid diabetic complications.

Hello doctor , Before three days ago I caught by fever and headache( headache was pulsating and really bad which relieved when I sit down but increased when I lied down ) and I also had done vomiting one time and had some nausea but no rashes and no diarrhoea .I went to doctor and he prescribed me dolo 650 , multivitamin and Carica papaya leaf extract .told me that you might have Dengue. But after 4 days I have no pulsating headache , but fever on and off , body temperature rise and cool down ,also feeing some cold sensation in my body and when I rise after sleep I am having vertigo and sweating ,and please note that my appetite level is goes down . Please help . Also I am having pain in my eyes when I move my eyes .

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

do some test- Dengue profile, Chikenguniya IGm, CBC, ESR, WIDAL, MP card test, Urine culture

FAQs

How quickly does MP Nova 4mg Tablet work?

MP Nova 4mg 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 MP Nova 4mg Tablet?

The most common side effects of MP Nova 4mg 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 MP Nova 4mg Tablet?

MP Nova 4mg 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 MP Nova 4mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

Is MP Nova 4mg Tablet a steroid?

No, MP Nova 4mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. MP Nova 4mg 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 MP Nova 4mg Tablet work for seasickness?

No, MP Nova 4mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because MP Nova 4mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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