Vometil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Vometil Information

Vometil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting, Vertigo. Other than this, Vometil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vometil. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Vometil have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Vometil 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 Vometil has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Vometil related warnings talks about Vometil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Vometil since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vometil are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Vometil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Vometil is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Vometil Benefits & Uses
Vometil Dosage & How to Take
Vometil Side Effects
Vometil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Vometil with Other Drugs
Vometil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Vometil
Vometil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Vometil Benefits & Uses

Vometil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Vertigo

Other Benefits

Schizophrenia
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Vometil Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nausea and Vomiting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vometil Related Warnings

Is the use of Vometil safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Vometil on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Vometil safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Vometil. Immediately discontinue Vometil if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vometil on the Kidneys?

Vometil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vometil on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Vometil on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Vometil on the Heart?

Vometil is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Vometil with Other Drugs

Vometil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amphetamine

Amphetamine Tablet

Aripiprazole

Quinidine

Tramadol

Moderate

Haloperidol

Paracetamol,Caffeine,Phenylephrine

Metformin

Amlodipine

Vometil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vometil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Parkinson's Disease
Tardive Dyskinesia
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Vometil

Is this Vometil habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vometil has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Vometil as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Vometil only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Vometil for mental disorders.

No

Vometil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vometil

Taking Vometil with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vometil

Taking alcohol with Vometil can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Vometil

Question about 5 years ago

Does Vometil contain penicillin

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, [Madicine] is an antipsychotic and it does not contain penicillin which is an antibiotic.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Vometil cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, one of the side effects of Vometil is weight gain. Therefore, while you are taking this Vometil, be watchful of your weight. Weight can be maintained by keeping a track on the calorie intake and indulging in some kind of physical activity, for at least 30 minutes a day.

Question about 4 years ago

Can Vometil cause heart problems?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, there have been reports of people suffering from cardiac ailments (heart problems) while taking Vometil. Cough reflex has been one of the major concerns associated with this drug which can lead to severe heart problems such as cardiac arrest also. You are recommended to take the medicine only when prescribed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Vometil a narcotic?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Vometil is not a narcotic. It is an anti-emetic belonging to the category of first-generation antipsychotics. Narcotics are the opium and its derivatives such as morphine, codeine and heroin and synthetic drugs such as methadone and pethidine.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Vometil cause diarrhea?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vometil can cause diarrhea as it is one of the adverse gastrointestinal effects. Diarrhea is the passage of loose and watery stools, at least 3 to 4 times a day. Your doctor might recommend an anti-diarrheal if you face this problem.