Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml

About Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml

Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml Uses

• Nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy
• Vomiting after surgery
• Severe vomiting in some illnesses when prescribed
• Convenient liquid form for children

Drug Class

• Antiemetic
• 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

What Experts Say

Ondansetron blocks serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the gut and brain that trigger the vomiting reflex. This makes it very effective at preventing the strong nausea caused by chemotherapy and surgery.

The suspension form is helpful for children and anyone who finds tablets hard to swallow, allowing accurate, weight based dosing. It is usually given a little before the expected trigger, such as before chemotherapy, for best effect.

Ondansetron can, uncommonly, affect heart rhythm at higher doses, so doctors are cautious in people with heart conditions or on certain other medicines. It controls vomiting but does not treat the underlying cause, which still needs attention.

Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml formula

• Ondansetron 5mg/5ml

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each dose.
• Measure the dose with the provided measuring device.
• Take the prescribed dose, often before the expected trigger such as chemotherapy.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Drug Interactions

Ondansetron interacts with medicines that affect serotonin or heart rhythm.

• Other medicines affecting heart rhythm: Add to the risk of abnormal rhythm.
• Serotonergic drugs: Combining raises the small risk of serotonin syndrome.
• Tramadol: Ondansetron may reduce its pain relieving effect.
• Certain heart and cancer medicines: Should be reviewed by the doctor.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm: Can affect heart rhythm at higher doses; caution in heart disease.
• Constipation: May cause constipation with repeated use.
• Bowel obstruction: Avoid if there are signs of a blocked bowel.
• Liver disease: Dose may need to be limited in liver problems.

Emiset suspension 5mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Constipation
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Flushing or warmth
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight; keep the bottle tightly closed, out of reach of children.