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Ondansetron is a nausea and vomiting agent which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti nausea drug

Brands

Zofran

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Fever
Headache
Itching or burning
Diarrhea
Itchy rash
Fatigue
Dizziness
Agitation
Itchy skin

Serious

Vision loss
Loss of vision
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Viral gastroenteritis in children
2.5
6 reviews

Related questions

A 19-year old female asked:

What is Ondansetron???

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A 36-year old asked:

What exactly is zofran (ondansetron) used for?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it possible to get zofran (ondansetron) otc?

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A 46-year old female asked:

can one take zofran (ondansetron) 4mg one hour apart?

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A 44-year old asked:

Can children take motric and zofran (ondansetron) together?

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A 23-year old female asked:

How many 4mg zofran (ondansetron) can I take in 24 hours? I have taken 4-5 daily.. Well every 4-6 hours.

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A 19-year old female asked:

I have been vomiting so much that I just took 72 mg of zofran (ondansetron) at once. I am 103-106 pounds will I be OK?

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A 27-year old asked:

my daughter of 2 years had 3 days vomiting she was prescribed ondansetron she took it for 2 days but today she didnt take it and vomited. ?

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A 53-year old male asked:

I have a great insurance co, nameless, I take 8mg zofran (ondansetron) 3xdaily, but my ins co only allows me 12tabs /month...any food for the fight? Thanks4ur help!

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A 68-year old male asked:

Zofran (ondansetron) and excessive drowziness?

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A 82-year old female asked:

Will ondansetron hcl 4mg make u lose your Memory?

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A 35-year old asked:

Could i take ondansetron if i'm not going through chemo?

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A 37-year old asked:

Why do I often throw up after taking Zofran (ondansetron)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Fec-t chemotherapy, ondansetron and depression interrelated?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can you take tums (calcium carbonate) and zofran (ondansetron) together?

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A 27-year old asked:

The last time I took Zofran (ondansetron) I got lockjaw, are there any safe alternatives?

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A 22-year old female asked:

I take 2 sometimes 3 ondansetron 4MG pills everyday for my horrible morning sickness... Is this bad for baby?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Daughter threw up 7 or 8 times in last 3-4 hours. Can't keep nothing down not even zofran (ondansetron). What do i do?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is there anything stronger and/or faster than zofran (ondansetron) ODT8mg. pills for quick use when needed for preventing a cyclic vomiting spell?

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A 24-year old female asked about a 34-year old female:

I am sick and nauseous I keep vomiting and gagging. I'm pregant and taking zofran (ondansetron). I have taken 4 pills today and not working. Anything else to take?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Is Zofran (ondansetron) safe while pregnant?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Can I take zofran (ondansetron) and tramadol together?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can i give my son motrin while he is on zofran (ondansetron)?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Can I take ondansetron and dramamine (dimenhydrinate) together?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can you take Ondansetron with the generic form of lexapro (escitalopram)?

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A 42-year old female asked:

How often can an adult take zofran (ondansetron) odt 4 mg for post tonsil surgery?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Can you take zofran (ondansetron) with TriLyte solution? If so, when should I take it? thanks!

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A 26-year old female asked:

Does Zofran (ondansetron) cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking it after being on it for 20 months?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I have a cough,bad nausea and fever. My doc gave me zofran (ondansetron) 4mg 3x day. 4 isn't enough anymore can I double the dose or is that not safe?

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A 31-year old female asked:

My son hasn't been feeling well since Friday afternoon. He was vomiting, but that has stopped. I took him to the ER and the put him on ZOFRAN (ondansetron).

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