On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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.

On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD

Side effects of On-Dalcare Tablet MD

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 On-Dalcare

Fatigue
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use On-Dalcare Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. On-Dalcare Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How On-Dalcare Tablet MD works

On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of On-Dalcare Tablet MD during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of On-Dalcare Tablet MD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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

On-Dalcare Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of On-Dalcare Tablet MD, 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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

Dear Sir/madam Pls advise whats the utility difference in : (1) Ondem-8mg & Ondem-8mg-MD (2) Evion-400 & Evion-600

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Ondem 8 mg/MD (sustained release) are the same, prescribed in different doses at different intervals, depending on the cause of nausea and vomiting.Evion is basically Vitamin E. 400 and 600 mg are two different doses, thats all.

What is side effect of primolut n

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Bloating, pain abdomen, nausea, vomiting etc are common side of Primolut.

Vomiting nausea problem and fever

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

I m in 5th week of pregnancy feeling dizziness n nausea several times of a day is it normal or take any precautions or medicine

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hi PATIENT on your good news! Yes nausea and mild vomiting and dizziness is common in early pregnancy. Please maintain a good hydration. Take plenty of fluids during the day. If vomiting is too much you must see a doctor. All the best.

FAQs

How quickly does On-Dalcare Tablet MD work?

On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

The most common side effects of On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

Is On-Dalcare Tablet MD a steroid?

No, On-Dalcare Tablet MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. On-Dalcare Tablet MD 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 On-Dalcare Tablet MD work for seasickness?

No, On-Dalcare Tablet MD does not work for seasickness. This is because On-Dalcare Tablet MD has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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On-Dalcare Tablet MD

Product introduction

Uses of On-Dalcare Tablet MD

Side effects of On-Dalcare Tablet MD

Common side effects of On-Dalcare

How to use On-Dalcare Tablet MD

How On-Dalcare Tablet MD works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

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Quick tips

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Patient concerns

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How quickly does On-Dalcare Tablet MD work?

What are the side effects of On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

When should you take On-Dalcare Tablet MD?

Is On-Dalcare Tablet MD a steroid?

Does On-Dalcare Tablet MD work for seasickness?

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