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How long for an 8mg orally disintegrating zofran tablet to start working if my stomach is empty? meaning how long till it blocks the nausea/vomiting?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Zofran: Onset of action can be as early as 30 minutes.

Answered 11/2/2017

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