Kromafina 4 Mg/5 Ml Oral Solution 50 Ml

Product Description:

• Some medical and surgical treatments can make you feel sick or be sick (nausea and vomiting).


• Ondansetron 4mg/5ml Oral Solution belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics, which can stop these effects.

This medicine is used to stop nausea and vomiting after:

• Chemotherapy for cancer (in adults and children)


• Radiotherapy for cancer (adults only)


• an operation (adults only).

How To Use:

• Always take Ondansetron 4mg/5ml Oral Solution exactly as your doctor has told you.


• Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.


• The dose you have been prescribed will depend on the treatment you are having.


• Do not mix your medicine with anything (not even water) before swallowing it.

To prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or radiotherapy On the day of chemotherapy or radiotherapy:

• the usual adult dose is 8 mg taken one to two hours before treatment and another 8mg twelve hours after.

On the following days

• the usual adult dose is two 5 ml spoonfuls twice a day

This may be given for up to 5 days Children aged over 6 months and adolescents:

• The doctor will decide the dose depending on the child’s size (body surface area) or weight.


• the usual dose for a child is up to one 5 ml spoonful twice a day


• this can be given for up to 5 days. To prevent nausea and vomiting after an operation The usual adult dose is four 5ml spoonful before your operation.

For children aged over 1 month and adolescents:

• It is recommended that Ondansetron is given as an injection. Patients with moderate to severe liver problems The total daily dose should not be more than 8mg (two 5 ml spoonfuls).


• Ondansetron 4mg/5ml Oral Solution should start to work within 1-2 hours of taking a dose.


• If you are sick (vomit) a dose back within 1 hour of taking a dose


• then take the same dose again


• otherwise do not take more doses than the label says.


• If you continue to be sick or feel sick, tell your doctor or nurse.


• If you take more than you should If you or your child take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.

If you forget to take If you miss a dose and feel sick or vomit:

• take a dose as soon as possible, then take the next dose at the usual time (as shown on the label)

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose:

• If you miss a dose but do not feel sick take the next dose when due:


• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.


• If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Warnings And Precautions:

Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking Ondansetron 4mg/5ml Oral Solution if you:

• Have ever had heart problems (e.g. Congestive heart failure which causes shortness of breath and swollen ankles)


• an uneven heartbeat (arrhythmias)


• are allergic to similar medicines, such as granisetron (also known as “kytril”) or palonosetron


• have liver problems


• have a blockage in your gut or you suffer from severe constipation


• have a problem with the levels of salts in your blood, (such as potassium, sodium and magnesium).


• if you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Ingredients:

• Each 5 ml spoonful contains 4mg ondansetron.

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