Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet is an anti-emetic medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients during and after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Additionally, it is used to treat diarrhea in patients with irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember you should not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, diarrhea, rashes, and constipation. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these 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 medicine you are using, 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 healthcare team.

Uses of Ramlaren Tablet

Benefits of Ramlaren Tablet

In Treatment of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements, commonly termed loose motions. Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet relieves frequent loose motions and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Take this medicine as prescribed to get the benefit. Also, drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Ramlaren 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 Ramlaren

Diarrhea
Rash
Headache
Constipation
Itching
Hiccup
Numbness of tongue
Liver dysfunction

How to use Ramlaren 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. Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ramlaren Tablet works

Ramlaren 5mcg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ramlaren Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ramlaren 5mcg 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.

Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet

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Ramoset-IBS Tablet

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Xamron Tablet

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₹41.33/tablet

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Quick tips

Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet are relatively mild.
It comes in many different forms that do not need to be swallowed, such as a film that is placed on the tongue or as a dissolving pill.
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

Indoles Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

Patient concerns

Hilin tablets for kneepain I was using.any substitute.

Dr. Khalid Basha

Physician

Nausea. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Discolored urine. Pain in the abdomen.side effects of that tabits give good results, but dont use regularly

Nausea vomitting only no diarrhea

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

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. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

What will happen if any child 1 year old intake overdose of iron syrup i.e. 5 ml in place of 5 drops? Also tell me the common side effect and treatment to face problem.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Please see that if any of following symptoms are there. Also Blood iron levels need to be checked.Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are the hallmark of iron poisoning and usually develop within 30 min-6 hr after ingestion. Hematemesis and bloody diarrhea may develop in more serious poisonings. The gastrointestinal signs may subside over 6-12 hr; however, careful observation is warranted

FAQs

How quickly does Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet work?

Ramlaren 5mcg 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 Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet?

The most common side effects of Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet are constipation and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after sometime. If these persist or worry you, please consult your doctor.

When should you take Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet?

Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet can be taken with or without food with a full glass of water. The first dose of Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Is Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet a steroid?

No. Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. It is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting occurring after a surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.

Does Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet work for seasickness?

No, Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Ramlaren 5mcg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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