No Vom 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.
No Vom 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.
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 No Vom
Fatigue
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
How to use No Vom 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. No Vom 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How No Vom Tablet works
No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of No Vom 4mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of No Vom 4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether No Vom 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
No Vom 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take No Vom Tablet?
If you miss a dose of No Vom 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.
You have been prescribed No Vom 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
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Patient concerns
Vomitting sensation and 1 time vomitted. Given emset 4mg tablet.but no improvement And also gave tablet LANZOL junior 15mg half tablet on morning on empty stomach
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Vomiting Loose motion. If it?s a breastfed baby, breastfeed as and when the baby demands. It helps to restore the water lost from the body. If the baby is formula fed or above 6 months, ORS could be given. ORS packets are easily available in medical stores. If the ORS packets are not available, 1 teaspoon of sugar and equal amount of salt can be mixed in the cooled boiled water and provided after each bowel movement. This helps to restore the lost ions and water from the body.There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
Got pregnant during may first week and doctor cleared that its 6th of may. Now it went almost 76 days but i have vomiting and nausea most of the time. Will it affect baby and what should i do to get rid of nausea and vomiting problem and suggest proper diet and baby wellness.
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
No it will not affect the baby. You can take medicine for nausea and vomiting which are safe . Consult your Gynae.
Dear the medicine by name Primolut is it worth while medicine for postponement of periods for a while and any side effects regarding this in future? PLEASE EXPLAIN?
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi RR. Primolut can be taken to postpone periods. No problem. Side effects can be nausea, vomiting, feeling bloated, dizziness etc.
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No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet?
No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is No Vom 4mg Tablet a steroid?
No, No Vom 4mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. No Vom 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 No Vom 4mg Tablet work for seasickness?
No, No Vom 4mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because No Vom 4mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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