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Vomiford is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops,Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The optimal dosage of Vomiford is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vomiford as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Vomiford normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Vomiford has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Vomiford has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vomiford related warnings section.
Vomiford is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Vomiford have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Vomiford may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vomiford is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Vomiford is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vomiford is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Vomiford safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Vomiford without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Vomiford safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Vomiford as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Vomiford on the Kidneys?
Vomiford does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vomiford on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Vomiford. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vomiford only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Vomiford on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Vomiford. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Vomiford should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vomiford unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vomiford habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vomiford has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vomiford you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vomiford only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Vomiford for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vomiford
Taking Vomiford with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vomiford
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Vomiford as it can have severe side effects.
No, Vomiford is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Yes, Vomiford may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
Yes, Vomiford can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
Yes, Vomiford is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
Vomiford is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Vomiford has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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