Description

🧾 What is it used for?

OMIT Drop 30 ml by Austro Lab contains Ondansetron, an antiemetic (anti-vomiting) medicine. It belongs to a class of drugs called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists and is used mainly in children and infants to prevent or treat:

• Nausea and vomiting due to viral infections or food poisoning

• Post-operative nausea and vomiting

• Nausea from chemotherapy or radiotherapy

• Vomiting due to motion sickness or fever

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Most babies and children tolerate Ondansetron drops well, but some may experience:

• Constipation

• Headache

• Fatigue or dizziness

• Dry mouth

• Feeling sleepy or irritable

🚨 Serious Warnings & Precautions

• Allergic reactions: Rare, but watch for rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty

• QT prolongation: In rare cases, may affect heart rhythm, especially in children with underlying cardiac issues

• Liver function: Use with caution in children with liver disease

• Dehydration: Repeated vomiting can cause dehydration—ensure proper fluid intake

🔄 Drug & Food Interactions

• Apomorphine: Contraindicated (may cause severe hypotension and unconsciousness)

• Drugs affecting heart rhythm (like certain antibiotics or antifungals): Caution required

• Antiepileptic medicines: May alter the effectiveness—monitor closely

• No major food interactions, but always follow your pediatrician’s dosage timing

👥 Cautionary Groups

• Infants under 6 months: Use only under strict pediatric supervision

• Children with heart conditions: Monitor for irregular heartbeat

• Children with liver issues: Dose adjustment may be required

• During fever: Safe to use, but keep hydration in check

✅ Tips for Safe Use

1. Shake well before use

2. Use a clean dropper for accurate dosing

3. Do not exceed the prescribed dose

4. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C

5. Monitor for allergic reactions or irregular heartbeat

6. Keep child well-hydrated during episodes of vomiting

📌 When to Consult a Doctor Immediately

• Breathing difficulty or facial swelling (possible allergy)

• Persistent vomiting despite medicine

• Signs of dehydration: dry mouth, sunken eyes, less urine output

• Irregular heartbeat, chest discomfort

• Severe drowsiness or unresponsiveness

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