Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting. It is mainly given to treat nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stomach/intestinal infection. It also helps treat vomiting that is caused as a side effect of medicines like painkillers.

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.

Uses of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup in children

Benefits of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup for your child

In Treatment of Nausea

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup 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 Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup in children

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Onkam

Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache

How can I give Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Onkam Syrup works

During radiotherapy, chemotherapy, abdominal infection, or any major surgeries, the dead cells in the body start releasing a chemical called serotonin directly into the blood. Later, this stimulates special centers in the body that are responsible for inducing vomiting in your child. Giving Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup just before the procedure helps block the effect of this chemical on vomiting centers of the brain and prevents vomiting.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
In severe liver disease, do not exceed the prescribed dose and consult your child’s doctor.

What if I forget to give Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup to my child?

Do not panic. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, you must skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup effectively controls nausea and bouts of vomiting reflex in children undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions.
It is fast-acting and starts working within 30 minutes.
Practice self-care measures:
1. Give plenty of fluids to your child to avoid dehydration
2. Avoid giving fried and spicy food or heavy meals to your child.
3. Ensure that your child eats slowly and in small proportions.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carbazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)

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FAQs

What is Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup used for?

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, the doctor may ask you to give Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.

What if my child takes too much Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup?

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.

How should Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup be stored?

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup?

Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?

Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.

My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup along with it?

Avoid combining Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup with such medicines because concomitant use of Onkam 2mg/5ml Syrup with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

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