Introduction

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Uses of Emistat

Nausea
Vomiting

Side effects of Emistat

Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache

How to use Emistat

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. Emistat may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Emistat works

Emistat 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.

What if you forget to take Emistat?

If you miss a dose of Emistat, 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.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Ondace 4mg Tablet MD for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Unlike some other nausea medicines, the side effects for Ondace 4mg Tablet MD are relatively mild.
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.

Safety Advice

SAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Emistat does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Emistat is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Emistat is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Emistat does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Emistat is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emistat is recommended.\nHowever, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Emistat in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.