Product introduction

Emeset 4 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.

Emeset 4 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 Emeset Tablet

Treatment of NauseaTreatment of Vomiting

Benefits of Emeset Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea

Emeset 4 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 Emeset Tablet

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 Emeset

ConstipationDiarrheaFatigueHeadache

How to use Emeset Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Emeset 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Emeset Tablet works

Emeset 4 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

AlcoholSAFEConsuming alcohol with Emeset 4 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBEDEmeset 4 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBEDEmeset 4 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.DrivingSAFEEmeset 4 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBEDEmeset 4 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emeset 4 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.LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTORThere is limited information available on the use of Emeset 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Emeset Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Emeset 4 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.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Emeset 4 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 ClassCarbazole DerivativeHabit FormingNoTherapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINALAction ClassSerotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

FAQs

Q. How quickly does Emeset 4 Tablet work?

Emeset 4 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 Emeset 4 Tablet?

The most common side effects of Emeset 4 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 Emeset 4 Tablet?

Emeset 4 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 Emeset 4 Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

Q. Is Emeset 4 Tablet a steroid?

No, Emeset 4 Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Emeset 4 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 Emeset 4 Tablet work for seasickness?

No, Emeset 4 Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because Emeset 4 Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.Show moreShow less