Vomifree 4mg 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.

Vomifree 4mg 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 Vomifree Tablet MD

Benefits of Vomifree Tablet MD

In Treatment of Nausea

Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Vomifree 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 Vomifree

Fatigue
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea

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

How Vomifree Tablet MD works

Vomifree 4mg 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 Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Vomifree 4mg 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

Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vomifree 4mg 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 Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vomifree Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Vomifree 4mg 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.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vomifree 4mg 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 antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

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User feedback

Patients taking Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD

Once A Day

55%

Twice A Day

36%

Thrice A Day

FAQs

Q. How quickly does Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD work?

Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

Q. What are the side effects of Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD?

The most common side effects of Vomifree 4mg 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.

Q. When should you take Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD?

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

Q. Is Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD a steroid?

No, Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Vomifree 4mg 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.

Q. Does Vomifree 4mg Tablet MD work for seasickness?

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

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