Question 1

can i give otrivin pediatric drops for my 3 months old baby with congestion? what is the dose?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: Do not use Otrivin pediatric nasal drops in children under 6 yr of age. Instead use normal saline drops 1-2 drops to each nostril every 3-4 hours to loosen secretions. You can remove excess secretions using a soft nasal bulb syringe.

Question 2

dosage of ondansetron for 3 yrs old child?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This drug can be used orally or by IV injection. The dose given varies and there are side effects like nausea &amp; vomiting. The physician administrating the drug will decide the proper dose &amp; route of administration that is proper for this child.

Question 3

what is the dosage of ondem syrup for 7.5 years old girl child. weighing 23,kgs?

Accepted Answer

Ondem Syrup: In the US this is Zoran or generic name Ondansetron.  It is used for nausea and vomiting.  The usual pediatric dose for children four years and older is 4 mg orally every 8 hours as needed.  The syrup usually comes in 2mg per 5 ml, so that would be 10 ml for this child.  As always check with the physician who prescribed it and your pharmacist.

Question 4

i took 4mg of zofran (ondansetron) around 2 am. then took 6 mg around 7 am for naseau. is this dose ok for adult 120lb?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is OK: The recommended adult oral dosage of Zofran (ondansetron) is 24 mg given as three 8-mg tablets or 4-8 mg 3X/day as needed. Not to exceed 24mg in 24 hours. It is always prudent to discuss side effects and risks with your physician.
Good luck.

Question 5

articles says zofran (ondansetron) is not safe during pregnancy. i'm 4 weeks and i was given a dose by iv. dont plan on getting it anymore. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: Zofran (ondansetron) is typically used safely during pregnancy.  You shouldn't worry.  Docs are very cautious about medication used during pregnancy so you needn't worry.

Question 6

taking zofran (ondansetron) odt for nausea. doc said i could double 4mg tablets. i took 2 tablets 4 hours ago is it okay take another dose?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In general, zofran (ondansetron) is made for short-term usage, and if it has not gotten your symptoms under control yet, adding more is unlikely to help. If, however, it was helping and has worn off, taking one additional tablet would be okay. Again, in the short-term.
Keep in mind zofran (ondansetron) is an opiate relative, which means if you have a drug or alcohol history or a family history, it is not your best choice.

Question 7

is zofran (ondansetron) 4mg safe if you have a healthy heart? how long after stopping the drug (i took one dose) does the risk for cardiac issues cease?

Accepted Answer

Ondansetron: Zofran (ondansetron) in doses greater than 16 mg at a time has been implicated in prolonging the qt interval.  This effect would last for a few hours while the drug was in the system.  A single 4 mg dose does not carry this risk.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

Need doctor's advice: Never alter the total dose, duration, frequency of daily use, nor start/stop a prescription drug without your doctor's advice. There is room to adjust zofran (ondansetron) here, but what are you treating? More importantly, what condition has worsened in you that warrants more zofran (ondansetron)? Ask your doctor to find the cause, not just treat your symptoms.

Question 9

esrd  pt was just discharged from long hospital stay, receiving high dose dilaudid & zofran (ondansetron) which were d/c'd abruptly. now acute wd sx. help w/ mgmt?

Accepted Answer

See Previous Answer: You basically have three options: resume opiates and taper gradually to minimize withdrawal. Use subutex (buprenorphine) as a replacement opiate which has less withdrawal issues. Use meds which block withdrawal symptoms like clonidine. The problem with the last option is that it can drastidcally lower your BP which might make your dialysis management difficult.

Question 10

8 weeks pregnant with third baby with extreme vomiting. have zofran (ondansetron) 8 mg. what's the correct dose to take for pregnancy? exhausted all other options

Accepted Answer

Talk to your OB: Zofran (ondansetron) is dosed one every 12-24 hours but if your vomiting is that severe talk to your OB. Adequate nutrition is absolutely essential for a healthy baby and mom and at times hyperalimentation can be necessary. You also want to be sure that there isn't something else going on causing the nausea. Hope this helps and you are feeling better soon.

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Can i give otrivin pediatric drops for my 3 months old baby with congestion? what is the dose?

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Dosage of ondansetron for 3 yrs old child?

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What is the dosage of ondem syrup for 7.5 years old girl child. weighing 23,kgs?

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I took 4mg of zofran (ondansetron) around 2 am. then took 6 mg around 7 am for naseau. is this dose ok for adult 120lb?

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Articles says zofran (ondansetron) is not safe during pregnancy. i'm 4 weeks and i was given a dose by iv. dont plan on getting it anymore. should i be worried?

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Taking zofran (ondansetron) odt for nausea. doc said i could double 4mg tablets. i took 2 tablets 4 hours ago is it okay take another dose?

A member asked:

Is zofran (ondansetron) 4mg safe if you have a healthy heart? how long after stopping the drug (i took one dose) does the risk for cardiac issues cease?

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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?

A member asked:

Esrd pt was just discharged from long hospital stay, receiving high dose dilaudid & zofran (ondansetron) which were d/c'd abruptly. now acute wd sx. help w/ mgmt?

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8 weeks pregnant with third baby with extreme vomiting. have zofran (ondansetron) 8 mg. what's the correct dose to take for pregnancy? exhausted all other options

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