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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 11, 2024 | 2:34 PM IST
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is used in the prevention of vomiting and nausea that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. It contains Ondanestron, which works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. It may cause side effects such as feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition

ONDANSETRON-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Crms Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet belongs to a group of medications called ' anti-emetics' primarily used in the prevention of vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) that usually occur after cancer chemotherapy, radiation treatment or surgery. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response to the body to forcefully discharge the stomach contents.

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet contains 'Ondanestron' that works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused due to conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.

Take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet based on your medical condition. A person taking Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet often experience side effects that include a feeling of warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, headache, drowsiness, feeling of tiredness. Although, not every person faces the side effects of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet , and even some of the unpleasant effects of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet do not require medical attention.

The use of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is restricted in persons who are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are facing liver, kidney, or heart disorders. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consulting a doctor. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet contains lactose so tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Uses of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet

Treatment of Nausea, Vomiting.

Medicinal Benefits

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet belongs to a group of medications called anti-emetics used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, pregnancy and motion sickness in adults and children above 4 years of age. When serotonin level increases in the blood, it stimulates the CTZ receptor (chemoreceptor trigger zone) located in the brain responsible for controlling nausea and vomiting. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet acts by inhibiting the release of this serotonin, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. 

Directions for Use

Tablet: It can be taken with or without a meal as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Oral disintegrating tablet/Mouth dissolving tablet (tablet MD): Check the label for directions before use. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands. Place the tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet

  • Sensations of flushing
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are dealing with an uneven heart, liver problems, or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicine for epilepsy, cancer medicines, and abnormal heartbeats. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may affect a person's ability to drive. Therefore, should avoid driving or operating any machine. People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet daily. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding after consultation with a doctor. Taking Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may cause a serious reaction when used with certain medicines like pain killers (acetaminophen, tramadol, ibuprofen), anti-anxiety (pregabalin, lorazepam), and antiparkinson medicine (apomorphine). 

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The use of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is restricted in people with hypokalemia (low potassium) and severe liver disease. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • TRAMADOL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PREGABALIN
  • LORAZEPAM

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person should take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep a person in good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting. 

  • One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.

  • Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.

  • Include clear broths, non-fat yoghurt, fruit juice, sherbet, and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting. 

 

Special Advise

  • Do not use Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet with Apomorphine as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure leading to death or coma.

  • Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet contains 'phenylalanine' so if you have Phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid its intake. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels with a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain, or irritation to the stomach. Usually, a person faces nausea and vomiting as the unpleasant effects of cancer therapy after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is essential to control vomiting and nausea in cancer patients for performing everyday activities of the day. If not controlled, it can lead to mental changes, loss of appetite, malnutrition, and dehydration.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

One should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet as this medicine can interact with alcohol and may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet could be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet could be used during breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may cause lightheadedness in the body, so a person taking Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet should avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery or tasks that require mental alertness.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

In persons dealing with liver problems, the use of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is allowed if prescribed by the doctor. However, in patients with severe liver problems should take a low dose of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet as much as possible. Do not take more than 8 mg of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet per day in case of liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

The use of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is safe in patients dealing with kidney disorders. No dose adjustment is required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet should not be given to the children below 4 years of age. The use of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is safe in children above 4 years of age if prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot no 175 Industrial area, phase-1 Panchkula-134113
Other Info - KRE0029

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FAQs

Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is indicated in the treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) responsible for causing nausea and vomiting.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may cause changes in the vision, so one should avoid driving or operating any machine that required mental alertness.
People with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and phenylketonuria (too much of protein phenylalanine in the blood) should not take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet as it may cause serious conditions. The liver patient should not take more than 8 mg of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet daily. Taking Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet with apomorphine can cause a sharp dip in blood pressure, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is an anti-sickness medicine that takes about 1-2 hours to show its action.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet contains Ondansetron, an antiemetic drug.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is ineffective in preventing nausea associated with motion sickness.
Before taking the Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Yes, Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet might make you feel sleepy or tired.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet usually works quickly, usually within 30 minutes, but it can take up to two hours for the full effect.
Common side effects of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may include warmth, constipation, headache, diarrhoea, drowsiness, and tiredness. However, not every person faces these side effects, and even some of the unpleasant effects of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet do not require medical attention.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet was not found to be beneficial in the treatment of seasickness.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body (serotonin) that is responsible for causing nausea and vomiting. As a result, Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet prevents the sensation of nausea and vomiting caused by conditions like surgery, cancer chemotherapy, pregnancy or motion sickness.
Yes, you can take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet half an hour to 1 hour before meals.
If you forget to take a dose of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may cause changes in the vision, so one should avoid driving or operating any machine that requires mental alertness.
Suppose you took more than the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet may include constipation, dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, irregular heartbeat, and sudden loss of vision for a short time. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
No, Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet is not a steroid. Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-emetics.
While specific dosing instructions will vary depending on your individual needs and medical history. Always follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and timing for taking these medications.
Take Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Take it at the same time daily as it will help you to remember taking the medication.
Yes, Kremset 4Mg Dt Tablet has also been prescribed during pregnancy to help with symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

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