Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule belongs to a class of drugs called anti-emetics. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy (anti-cancer medicines) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. On the other hand, vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.

Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule contains Aprepitant. Aprepitant blocks a chemical that produces vomiting by acting on the neurological system. Thus, it helps prevent nausea and vomiting.

Take Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule as prescribed. You are recommended to take Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has advised it. In some cases, Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule may cause common side effects such as headache, constipation, loss of appetite, tiredness, indigestion, and hiccups. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule or any other medicines. Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule. If you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule.

Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule contains Aprepitant, an anti-emetic (a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting) that works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain called neurokinin that causes nausea and vomiting. Thus, it helps to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicines in adults and adolescents from the age of 12 years.

• Headache
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Indigestion
• Hiccups

Take Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule with or without food as advised by your doctor. Always take Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule together with other medicines. Swallow it as a whole with some liquid; do not crush, break or chew it.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule or any other medicines. Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking Emvoid 125 mg/80 mg Capsule.

• Eat a healthy and low-fat diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, and plant-based oils, especially in small portions, as it will be easy for digestion.
• Avoid eating over-sweet food and include more salty food, especially if you have been vomiting.
• Increase the intake of fluids. Drink a small amount of water after small intervals to stay hydrated.
• Avoid taking greasy or oily foods, as these foods trigger nausea and vomiting.
• If the smell of food makes you feel sick (vomit), do not cook food, as it may worsen your condition. Let someone else do the cooking or use prepared food from the freezer.