This active ingredient is in Vomex
Vomex A contains the active ingredient dimenhydrinate. It belongs to the group of H1 antihistamines, which weaken the effect of the body’s own neurotransmitter histamine in the brain. This counteracts nausea and vomiting.
When is Vomex used?
Vomex A is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, for example, in motion sickness.
What are the side effects of Vomex?
The drug has side effects, some of which may occur frequently or very frequently. A doctor should be consulted in case of corresponding complaints.
Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and muscle weakness are very common, especially at the beginning of use.
Common Vomex side effects include dry mouth, a fast heartbeat (tachycardia), the feeling of a blocked nose, vision problems, increased intraocular pressure, and problems with urination.
Mood swings or gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea may also occur.
Especially in children, restlessness, insomnia, tremors or anxiety may be triggered.
In addition, allergic skin reactions and increased photosensitivity may occur, which is why direct sunlight should be avoided. In particular, the dyes used in Vomex-A Coated Tablets may cause allergic reactions. If necessary, other dosage forms such as Vomex-A syrup, Vomex-A suppositories or Vomex-A sustained-release capsules that do not contain these dyes can be used.
With prolonged use, there is a possibility of developing drug dependence. Since sleep disturbances may occur if the drug is suddenly discontinued after prolonged use, the Vomex dosage should be slowly decreased before discontinuation.
You should be aware of the following when using Vomex.
The drug may interact with other medications and should not be taken without medical advice. It should also be noted that Vomex is not suitable as a sole remedy for nausea and vomiting induced by cytostatics (drugs used to treat cancer).
Contraindications
The medicine must not be used in:
- acute asthma attack
- glaucoma (so-called narrow-angle glaucoma)
- tumors of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma)
- disturbance of the production of the blood pigment hemoglobin (porphyria)
- seizures (e.g. epilepsy, eclampsia)
- benign enlarged prostate gland with residual urine formation (prostatic hyperplasia)
Vomex-A retard capsules must not be taken by children under 14 years of age.
The drug may be taken only after consultation with a doctor in:
- impaired liver function
- arrhythmia or slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
- certain heart diseases (for example, conduction disorders or circulatory disorders of the coronary arteries)
- deficiency of the mineral salts potassium or magnesium
- asthma and other chronic respiratory problems
- narrowing of the stomach outlet (pyloric stenosis)
If other medications are taken at the same time, a doctor should be informed so that possible interactions can be prevented.
Special caution should be taken with concomitant use of:
- centrally depressant medicines such as sleeping pills, sedatives, painkillers and anesthetics
- Medications that can lead to potassium deficiency (e.g., certain diuretics).
Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (antidepressants) may result in life-threatening intestinal paralysis, urinary retention, an increase in intraocular pressure, a drop in blood pressure, and impaired functioning of the central nervous system and respiration.
Special caution is also required with all drugs that prolong the so-called QT interval in the ECG, for example, drugs against cardiac arrhythmias, certain antibiotics, antimalarial drugs, drugs against allergies or stomach/intestinal ulcers (antihistamines) or neuroleptics (drugs for the treatment of mental-mental disorders).
If you take medications for high blood pressure at the same time, you may experience increased fatigue.
Vomex may falsify the result of an allergy test, so a doctor should be informed about the intake in this case. In addition, the drug may mask hearing damage caused by certain antibiotics.
Overdose
Excessive Vomex dosage may be manifested by a clouding of consciousness ranging from severe fatigue to unconsciousness.
Other signs of excessive Vomex A dosing or poisoning include visual disturbances, dilated pupils, constipation, an accelerated heartbeat, and fever with hot, flushed skin and dry mucous membranes. Agitation, increased reflexes, and delusions may occur. Convulsions and respiratory disturbances triggered by an overdose may lead to respiratory paralysis and cardiovascular arrest.
Vomex: pregnancy and lactation
The drug may induce premature labor during pregnancy and passes into breast milk. Vomex A should be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding only on doctor’s advice.
Vomex and alcohol
Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it may increase its effects.
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