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Oncia 4mg Tablet DT

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Oncia 4mg Tablet DT

Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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.

Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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 ONCIA TABLET DT

BENEFITS OF ONCIA TABLET DT

In Treatment of Nausea

Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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 ONCIA TABLET DT

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 Oncia

Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache

HOW TO USE ONCIA TABLET DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Oncia 4mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ONCIA TABLET DT WORKS

Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ONCIA TABLET DT?

If you miss a dose of Oncia 4mg Tablet DT, 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.\n

FAQs

Q. How quickly does Oncia 4mg Tablet DT work?

Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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 Oncia 4mg Tablet DT?

The most common side effects of Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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 Oncia 4mg Tablet DT?

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

Q. Is Oncia 4mg Tablet DT a steroid?

No, Oncia 4mg Tablet DT is an antiemetic and not a steroid. Oncia 4mg Tablet DT 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.