Emeset 2mg Syrup | Lemon Flavour

Emeset 2mg syrup contains Ondansetron. It belongs to medicines used to control nausea and vomiting. This medicine is specially designed for use in children and should be used under adult’s supervision.

Emeset syrup should be consumed in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. The child should be awake or alert while giving this medicine. To avoid choking, let the child swallow each squirt before giving more medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose are visual disturbances, constipation, low blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Emeset 2mg syrup works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance known as serotonin, which is responsible for inducing nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron binds to a receptor known as 5-HT₃, thus inhibits the binding of serotonin to it and prevents vomiting and nausea.

Directions for Use

Do not consume Emeset syrup directly from the bottle. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon for the exact quantity. Shake it well before use and read the instructions on the bottle before use. Check the label and the expiration date before giving each dose

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• The child is allergic to similar medicines like Granisetron or Palonosetron.
• The child has severe constipation or has a blockage in your stomach as this medicine can affect the food transit time through the digestive tract.
• The child has any kind of pre-existing health condition such as heart problems like heart failure or irregular heartbeats, liver or kidney problems.
• The child has a condition of salt imbalance in your blood or dehydration or you are experiencing fluid loss.
• The child is vomiting continuously even after two doses of this medicine.
• The child is experiencing allergic reactions like fever, chills, rash, wheezing sound, etc.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients of Emeset syrup.
• If your child is already on certain medication like apomorphine, which is used to treat the loss of muscle control and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease.

Side effects

• Headache
• Constipation

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Be cautious if you are taking medicine like Amiodarone for uneven heartbeats or arrhythmias.
• You may experience irregular heart rhythm if you take medicines like Doxorubicin, Trastuzumab, antihypertensive medicine such as Atenolol or Timolol, antimalarial medicine such as Halofantrine, antibiotic medicine like Erythromycin and antifungal medicine like Ketoconazole.
• You may experience low blood pressure and unconsciousness if you take the Emeset 2mg syrup along with Apomorphine. Hence, these medicines should not be used together.
• Medicines used to relieve pain like Tramadol may not work when taken along with the Emeset 2mg syrup tablet.
• You may experience serotonin syndrome (symptoms like high body temperature, irritation, shakiness, sweating, widened pupils and diarrhoea), including abnormal mental states with medicines used to treat mental states like Citalopram or Sertraline.
• Other medicines like Phenytoin, Carbamazepine & Rifampicin may affect the action of the Emeset 2mg syrup tablet.

Storage and disposal

• Keep the medicine away from children and pets. Do not flush unused or expired medicines in the toilet or pour them into the drain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before giving the Emeset 2mg syrup?

• Inform your doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
• Inform your doctor if you have liver or stomach disease.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.

Is Emeset 2mg syrup sedative?

No, the Emeset 2mg syrup is not known to cause any sedative effect.

What is the Emeset 2mg syrup used for?

Emeset 2mg syrup is used to manage nausea and vomiting during cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It helps in preventing post and pre-operation/surgery emesis.

Can the Emeset 2mg syrup be given during pregnancy?

Emeset syrup is meant for children to use only.

Is the Emeset 2mg syrup useful for motion sickness?

No, Emeset syrup should not be used for motion sickness.

Can we give Emeset syrup empty stomach?

Emeset syrup can be given with or without food as advised by the doctor. It's important to give the exact amount of drops prescribed by your doctor and for the prescribed duration.

What is the dose of Emeset syrup for a child?

The dose and duration of Emeset syrup will be decided by the paediatrician based on your child's age, body weight and also severity of the underlying condition.