Phosphorated Carbohydrate

Phosphorated Carbohydrate is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to treat the symptoms of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. It blocks signals to reach the brain that trigger the feeling of nausea and vomiting. 

• Phosphorated Carbohydrate is available under the following different brand names: Emetrol 

Common side effects of Phosphorated Carbohydrate include:

• sleepiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• dryness in mouth
• constipation

Serious side effects of Phosphorated Carbohydrate include:

• fainting
• swelling of the face, arms, and legs
• unusual bleeding
• vomiting
• weight loss
• yellow eyes or skin

Rare side effects of Phosphorated Carbohydrate include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Solution, oral

• 1.87 g/1.87 g/21.5 mg/5 mL

Nausea

Adult and geriatric dosage

• 15-30 mL orally every 15 min until vomiting stops; not to exceed 5 doses/hour

Pediatric dosage

• Children below 2 years old: Safety and efficacy not established
• 2-12 years old: 5-10 ml orally every 15min until vomiting stops; not to exceed 5 doses/hour
• Children above 12 years old: 15-30 mL orally every 15 mins until vomiting stops; not to exceed 5 doses/hour

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Phosphorated Carbohydrate has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Phosphorated Carbohydrate has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Phosphorated Carbohydrate has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Phosphorated Carbohydrate has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to drugs or excipients, hereditary fructose intolerance 

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Phosphorated Carbohydrate?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Phosphorated Carbohydrate?”

Cautions

• On self-medication, diabetes patients should ask a healthcare provider before using
• If symptoms reoccur, worsen, or persist, notify the healthcare provider
• If taking above 5 doses in 1 hour see a healthcare provider
• Do not ingest fluids at least 15 min after taking the product

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Information is not available.

Lactation

• No studies