Onitip Oral Solution
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Product introduction
Onitip Oral Solution is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting due to certain medical conditions like stomach upset. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy.
Onitip Oral Solution is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Onitip Oral Solution is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Uses of Onitip Oral Solution
Benefits of Onitip Oral Solution
In Treatment of Nausea
Onitip Oral Solution blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. It is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatment (in adults and children aged 4 years and older). It is usually taken both before and after chemotherapy or radiation. This medicine helps you recover more comfortably from these treatments. It is also effective at preventing nausea and vomiting after an operation (in adults only). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but always take this medicine as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Onitip Oral Solution
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Onitip
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Onitip Oral Solution
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Onitip Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Onitip Oral Solution does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Onitip Oral Solution is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Onitip Oral Solution is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Onitip Oral Solution does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Onitip Oral Solution is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Onitip Oral Solution is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Onitip Oral Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Onitip Oral Solution for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused after surgery or due to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
- If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose.
- Avoid heavy meals and try eating small nourishing snacks throughout the day. Also, sip water regularly to help avoid dehydration.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How quickly does Onitip Oral Solution work?
Onitip Oral Solution starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Onitip Oral Solution?
The most common side effects of Onitip Oral Solution are constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and headache. However, these are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own after some time. Consult your doctor if these persist or worry you.
When should you take Onitip Oral Solution?
Onitip Oral Solution should be taken with a full glass of water, with or without food. It should be used exactly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Usually, the first dose of Onitip Oral Solution is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is Onitip Oral Solution a steroid?
No, Onitip Oral Solution is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Onitip Oral Solution is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting which is commonly observed after surgery or due to cancer chemotherapy.
Does Onitip Oral Solution work for seasickness?
No, Onitip Oral Solution does not work for seasickness. This is because Onitip Oral Solution has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Marketer details
Name: Walberg Pharmaceuticals
Address: sco-542, sector-45 c, kesho ram complex, near police station, chandigarh, chandigarh, 160047, india
Country of origin: India
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30.0 ml in 1 bottle
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