Graniden 1mg Syrup is an antiemetic medicine commonly used to control nausea and vomiting caused due to any surgery, cancer drug therapy, or radiotherapy. Graniden 1mg Syrup will not relieve other side effects associated with cancer treatments. It also has little effect on vomiting caused by motion sickness. You should take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. But, it is better to take this medicine at a fixed time. Remember, you should not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor. In case you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, then take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day. The most common side effects of taking this medicine include headache, constipation, diarrhea, and weakness. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. These symptoms should disappear when you stop taking the medicine but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicine that you might be using, especially medicines to treat epilepsy, heart problems, cancer, and depression. These may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice from your healthcare team.

• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

If you miss a dose of Graniden 1mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. What is Graniden 1mg Syrup used for??
  Ans: Graniden 1mg Syrup is an antiemetic medicine used to treat and prevent nausea or vomiting caused after any surgical procedure or due to certain medicines, stomach upset, or cancer treatment. It also prevents nausea due to motion sickness to some extent.
• Q. Q. What are the side effects of Graniden 1mg Syrup??
  Ans: The most common side effects of Graniden 1mg Syrup are sleepiness, weakness, headache, constipation and diarrhea. However, these are not usually bothersome and resolve in some time on their own. Consult your doctor, if the symptoms worry you or persist for a longer duration. Your doctor will suggest ways to cope up with these side effects and to prevent them in future.
• Q. Q. Is Graniden 1mg Syrup safe to be used in pregnant women??
  Ans: Graniden 1mg Syrup did not show any adverse effects in research studies done on animals. However, since the safety and efficiency of Graniden 1mg Syrup in pregnant women is unknown. It is not recommended to be used in women who are pregnant women or if you are planning to conceive unless prescribed by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Is Graniden 1mg Syrup better than Ondansetron??
  Ans: Graniden 1mg Syrup and Ondansetron belong to the same class of medicines, that is serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Both these medicines help prevent nausea and vomiting effectively. However, some studies suggest that Graniden 1mg Syrup is more effective than Ondansetron. According to some reports, Graniden 1mg Syrup is comparatively well tolerated, quicker in action and alleviates nausea and vomiting relatively faster.
• Q. Q. Does Graniden 1mg Syrup cause constipation??
  Ans: Yes, Graniden 1mg Syrup may cause constipation as one of the common side effects. However, this is usually not bothersome. Taking a fiber-rich diet can enhance your digestion and avoid constipation. You may also consider taking laxatives for relief and drink plenty of water too. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may worsen your constipation. If you still face issues, please consult your doctor to know about ways to treat it.

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