Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml
bottle of 30.0 ml Syrup.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ondansetron (2mg/5ml) |
| Manufacturer: | SUNRISE PHARMACEUTICAL |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting. Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting. It is mainly given to treat nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stomach/intestinal infection. It also helps treat vomiting that is caused as a side effect of medicines like painkillers.
During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.
What is Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml used for?
Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml is typically prescribed to prevent vomiting in children prior to major surgical procedures or chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It may be used to reduce nausea associated with these treatments. Always follow your child's doctor's instructions for the correct dosage.
What if my child takes too much Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml?
It is unlikely to cause harm if you accidentally give an extra dose. However, speak to your child's doctor immediately. Excessive intake of Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml can lead to serious side effects such as excessive sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerks, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These are all signs of serotonin syndrome.
How should Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml be stored?
Store Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml at room temperature in a dry place away from direct sunlight or heat. Keep the medication out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml?
Talk to your child's doctor before administering any additional medications. Some combinations may interact with Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml, particularly when used with medications for depression or migraine. Please consult your child's doctor before combining any medications.
In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Call your child's doctor immediately if they experience symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, difficulty passing wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.
My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml along with it?
Avoid combining Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml with any anti-depressant or migraine medications. These can lead to serotonin syndrome if used together.
Give Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml just before the procedure to help block the effect of serotonin on vomiting centers of the brain and prevent vomiting.
- Ondesun Syrup 2mg/5ml effectively controls nausea and bouts of vomiting reflex in children undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- Practice self-care measures: Give plenty of fluids to your child to avoid dehydration, Avoid giving fried and spicy food or heavy meals to your child, Ensure that your child eats slowly and in small proportions.
- No common side effects listed.
