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| Pronunciation |
 (FOS
for ate ed kar boe HYE drate soe
LOO shun) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Emecheck®[OTC]; Emetrol®[OTC]; Naus-A-Way®[OTC]; Nausetrol®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Dextrose, Levulose and Phosphoric Acid; Levulose, Dextrose and Phosphoric Acid; Phosphoric Acid, Levulose and Dextrose |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antiemetic |
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| Use |
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Relief of nausea associated with upset stomach that occurs with intestinal flu, pregnancy, food indiscretions, and emotional upsets |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, diarrhea |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Morning sickness: 15-30 mL on arising; repeat every 3 hours or when nausea threatens Motion sickness and vomiting due to drug therapy: 5 mL doses for young children; 15 mL doses for older children and adults Regurgitation in infants: 5 or 10 mL, 10-15 minutes before each feeding; in refractory cases: 10-15 mL, 30 minutes before each feeding Vomiting due to psychogenic factors: Children: 5-10 mL; repeat dose every 15 minutes until distress subsides; do not take for more than 1 hour Adults: 15-30 mL; repeat dose every 15 minutes until distress subsides; do not take for more than 1 hour |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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May chill or drink after pouring over ice to improve taste |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Never dilute or drink fluids of any kind immediately before or after taking dose |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid, oral: Fructose, dextrose, and orthophosphoric acid (120 mL, 480 mL, 4000 mL) |
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