Otter
Otter Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, Nausea
About Otter Products
Otter Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Otter are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Otter Products work
Ondansetron 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.
Patient Concerns about Otter Products
Frequently asked questions about Otter Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. How quickly does Otter 4mg Tablet work?
Otter 4mg Tablet 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 Otter 4mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Otter 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.
Q. When should you take Otter 4mg Tablet?
Otter 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 Otter 4mg Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Q. Is Otter 4mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Otter 4mg Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Otter 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.
Q. Does Otter 4mg Tablet work for seasickness?
No, Otter 4mg Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Otter 4mg Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.