S-EM Tablet
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Product introduction
S-EM 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.
S-EM Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
S-EM Tablet is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
Uses of S-EM Tablet
Benefits of S-EM Tablet
In Treatment of Nausea
S-EM 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 S-EM 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 S-EM
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use S-EM 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. S-EM Tablet 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 S-EM Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
S-EM 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
S-EM Tablet 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
S-EM Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
S-EM Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of S-EM 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.
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 S-EM Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed S-EM 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 Class
Carbazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 antagonists)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How quickly does S-EM Tablet work?
S-EM Tablet 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 S-EM Tablet?
The most common side effects of S-EM 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.
When should you take S-EM Tablet?
S-EM 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 S-EM Tablet is taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Is S-EM Tablet a steroid?
No, S-EM Tablet is an antiemetic and not a steroid. S-EM 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.
Does S-EM Tablet work for seasickness?
No, S-EM Tablet does not work for seasickness. This is because S-EM Tablet has very little effect on the nausea associated with motion sickness.
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Name: Nylo Med Pharmaceuticals
Address: Shop No. 1020-10T21,Upper Ground Rohit A/c. Market,Ring Road, SURAT-395002
Country of origin: India
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