Vomiford -MD Tablet 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.

Vomiford -MD Tablet may be used alone or with other medications and can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on what you are taking it for. The first dose is normally taken before the start of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. After these treatments, take any further doses as prescribed by your doctor (normally only for a few days at most). Take it regularly at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit. Be careful not to take too much.

This medicine does not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. Also, it has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, diarrhea, or constipation and feeling tired. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine. However, if these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you might be taking, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your doctor.

Uses of Vomiford Tablet MD

Benefits of Vomiford Tablet MD

In Treatment of Nausea

Vomiford -MD Tablet 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 Vomiford Tablet MD

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 Vomiford

Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache

How to use Vomiford Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Vomiford -MD Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Vomiford Tablet MD works

Vomiford -MD Tablet is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Vomiford -MD Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vomiford -MD Tablet 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

Vomiford -MD Tablet 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

Vomiford -MD Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Vomiford -MD Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vomiford -MD Tablet 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.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Vomiford -MD Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Vomiford Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Vomiford -MD Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Vomiford -MD Tablet 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

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Vomiford with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Codeine

Brand(s): Acicod, Montokuf, Codine Sulphate

Serious

Dextropropoxyphene

Brand(s): Parvodex

Serious

Nalbuphine

Brand(s): Nalfy, Nacphin, Ruffy

Serious

Pentazocine

Brand(s): Wintal

Serious

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Patient concerns

Headache for the last 8 hours, vomited 3 times, not taken dinner. Taken Cyra D, but came out within 2 minutes with vomit. Now taken Vomiford . Headache continues.

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Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Bloating, pain abdomen, nausea, vomiting etc are common side of Primolut.

Vomiting nausea problem and fever

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

User feedback

Patients taking Vomiford -MD Tablet

Once A Day

64%

Twice A Day

18%

Twice A Week

Thrice A Day

What are you using Vomiford Tablet MD for?

Vomiting

94%

Others

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

39%

Poor

31%

Average

29%

What were the side-effects while using Vomiford -MD Tablet?

Diarrhea

33%

Headache

33%

No Side Effec*

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Vomiford Tablet MD?

With or witho*

40%

With food

40%

Empty stomach

20%

*With or without food

Please rate Vomiford -MD Tablet on price

Expensive

53%

Average

27%

Not Expensive

20%

FAQs

Q. How quickly does Vomiford -MD Tablet work?

Vomiford -MD Tablet starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.

Q. What are the side effects of Vomiford -MD Tablet?

The most common side effects of Vomiford -MD Tablet 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.

Q. When should you take Vomiford -MD Tablet?

Vomiford -MD Tablet 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 Vomiford -MD Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

Q. Is Vomiford -MD Tablet a steroid?

No, Vomiford -MD Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Vomiford -MD Tablet 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.

Q. Does Vomiford -MD Tablet work for seasickness?

No, Vomiford -MD Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Vomiford -MD Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.

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Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2024

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Vomiford -MD Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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