• Aldon 2mg Oral Drops is a medicine given to children to help treat nausea and vomiting
• It is mainly given to treat nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and stomach/intestinal infection
• It also helps treat vomiting that is caused as a side effect of medicines like painkillers
• Aldon 2mg Oral Drops may be given before or after meals
• To control vomiting caused due to chemotherapy, give this medicine to your child 30 minutes before the procedure
• Give it 1 to 2 hours before a radiotherapy session and 1 hour before surgery to prevent your child from vomiting post these procedures
• If your child expels out the medicine within 30 minutes of the intake, help your child calm down and repeat the dose
• Do not double the dose if it is already time for the next dose.Aldon 2mg Oral Drops may cause some temporary side effects such as headache, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue
• These side effects usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine
• In case these side effects persist or become bothersome, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.
• Let the doctor know about all the medicines your child is taking, including painkillers, antibiotics, or medicines taken to treat depression
• Also, inform the doctor if your child has a history of liver problems, kidney malfunction, blockage in the gastrointestinal tract, heart problems, or allergies to any medicine, its ingredients, or a food product
• This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Aldon 2mg Oral Drops

• Vomiting Nausea

Missed Doses

Do not panic. Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, you must skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is Aldon 2mg Oral Drops used for?

Aldon 2mg Oral Drops is generally given before any major surgery or before chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions. In case your child is about to undergo any of the above procedures, your child’s doctor may ask you to give Aldon 2mg Oral Drops to your child to prevent vomiting post-procedure. Apart from this, Aldon 2mg Oral Drops is also found useful in treating vomiting caused due to diseases of the stomach. In such a case, your child’s doctor may prescribe giving Aldon 2mg Oral Drops to your child for a few days. Stick to the dose for best results.

What if my child takes too much Aldon 2mg Oral Drops?

Aldon 2mg Oral Drops is unlikely to cause harm if you give an extra dose by mistake. However, you must still speak to your child’s doctor immediately. Sometimes, excessive intake of Aldon 2mg Oral Drops can cause some serious side effects like excess sleepiness, agitation, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, flushing, dilated pupils, sweating, involuntary muscle jerk, uncontrolled eye movements, overactive reflexes, and seizures. These symptoms are collectively known as serotonin syndrome. If any of these appear, consult the doctor without any delay.

How should Aldon 2mg Oral Drops be stored?

Aldon 2mg Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all the medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

What all medicines should my child avoid while taking Aldon 2mg Oral Drops?

Usually, it is advised not to give Aldon 2mg Oral Drops along with antidepressant medicines, apomorphine, anti-migraine medicines, painkillers, heart medicines, and antibiotics like linezolid. But, it is ideal to speak to your child’s doctor before coming to any conclusion. So, narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor and follow their advice strictly.

In what conditions do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?

Call your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops symptoms of serotonin syndrome like irregular heartbeat, green-colored vomiting, inability to pass wind, pale skin and eyes, dark-colored urine, restlessness, and insomnia.

My child is having a migraine and is on medication. Can I give Aldon 2mg Oral Drops along with it?

Avoid combining Aldon 2mg Oral Drops with such medicines because concomitant use of Aldon 2mg Oral Drops with medicines meant to treat depression or migraine results in serotonin syndrome. Consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Common and Known Side effects of Aldon 2mg Oral Drops

• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue