Emeset 8 mg Tab.
Generic Name: Ondansetron Hydrochloride USP
| Therapeutic Class |
Antiemetic |
|---|
Presentation
Emeset 8 mg Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Ondansetron 8 mg as Ondansetron Hydrochloride USP.
Indications
Emeset is used for:
- Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (in adults and children) or radiotherapy for cancer (adults only)
- Preventing nausea and vomiting after surgery (adults only)
- Preventing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Dosage & Administration
To Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Nausea & Vomiting (CINV):
Adult: The recommended adult oral dosage is 24 mg given as three 8 mg tablets in highly emetogenic chemotherapy. In case of moderately emetogenic chemotherapy the oral dose is one 8 mg tablet twice daily.
To Prevent Radiotherapy Induced Nausea & Vomiting (RINV):
Adult: The recommended oral dosage is one 8 mg tablet given 3 times daily.
To Prevent Post-Operative Nausea & Vomiting (PONV):
Adult: The recommended dosage is 16 mg given as two 8 mg tablets 1 hour before induction of anesthesia.
To Prevent Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy: 8 mg tablet 2-3 times daily.
Dosage Adjustment for Patients with Impaired Hepatic Function: The total daily dose of 8 mg should not be exceeded.
Packaging
Emeset 8 mg Tablet: Each box contains 3x10’s tablets in blister strip.
