V-Dom
V-Dom Products are primarily used for
Vomiting, Nausea
About V-Dom Products
V-Dom Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of V-Dom are Constipation, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How V-Dom 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 V-Dom Products
Frequently asked questions about V-Dom Products
Frequently asked questions about Ondansetron
Q. What is V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop used for?
V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, the doctor may ask you to give V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.
Q. What if my child takes too much V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop?
V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.
Q. How should V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop be stored?
V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop?
V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.
Q. My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop along with it?
Avoid combining V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop with such medicines because concomitant use of V-Dom 2mg/5ml Drop with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.