Eterna 4mg Tablet MD
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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.
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Uses of Eterna Tablet MD
Benefits of Eterna Tablet MD
In Treatment of Nausea
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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 Eterna 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 Eterna
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Eterna 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. Eterna 4mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Eterna 4mg Tablet MD does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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.
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 Eterna 4mg Tablet MD in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD
₹3.3/Tablet MD
Ondem -MD 4 Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹5.26/tablet md
59% costlier
Periset MD Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
₹5.29/tablet md
60% costlier
Vomiset 4mg Tablet MD
Indi Pharma
₹5.15/tablet md
56% costlier
Onvin 4mg Tablet MD
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹0.59/tablet md
82% cheaper
Ondapil MD Tablet
Psychotropics India Ltd
₹4.56/tablet md
38% costlier
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Eterna 4mg Tablet MD
Once A Day
41%
Twice A Day
36%
Thrice A Day
23%
What are you using Eterna Tablet MD for?
Vomiting
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Eterna 4mg Tablet MD?
Headache
100%
FAQs
How quickly does Eterna 4mg Tablet MD work?
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD starts working within half an hour to 2 hours. It dissolves rapidly into the bloodstream and starts showing its effect.
What are the side effects of Eterna 4mg Tablet MD?
The most common side effects of Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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.
When should you take Eterna 4mg Tablet MD?
Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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 Eterna 4mg Tablet MD is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is Eterna 4mg Tablet MD a steroid?
No, Eterna 4mg Tablet MD is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Eterna 4mg Tablet MD 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.
Does Eterna 4mg Tablet MD work for seasickness?
No, Eterna 4mg Tablet MD does not work for seasickness. This is because Eterna 4mg Tablet MD has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Sharkey KA, Wallace JL. Treatment of Disorders of Bowel Motility and Water Flux; Anti-Emetics; Agents Used in Biliary and Pancreatic Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1341-42.
- Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 285
- Ondansetron. Portage, IN: Monosol Rx, LLC; 1991 [revised Jul. 2010]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Ondansetron. [Updated 2019 Feb 7]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Address: Peninsula Chambers, Peninsula Corporate Park, G.K Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
985 people viewed this recentlyMRP
₹33
Inclusive of all taxes
10.0 tablet md in 1 strip
SOLD OUT