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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti nausea drug

Brands

Zofran • Dantron • Alepet • Danset • Emistop • Nausetron • Zofer • Vomiz

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Loss of vision
Vision loss
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Viral gastroenteritis in children
3
21 reviews
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
2.9
45 reviews

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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 54-year old asked:

What happens if I am taking Zofran (ondansetron) can I eat a grapefruit?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you tell me if I am taking Zofran (ondansetron) can I eat a grapefruit?

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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 member asked:

What is Zofran (ondansetron) taken for? I was prescribed Zofran (ondansetron) back in january 2012 but i don't remeber what it's taken for.

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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 24-year old female asked:

Can you get addicted to Ondansetron?

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A 43-year old asked:

Any info about ondansetron HCl 4 mg?

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A male asked:

Dosage of ondansetron for 3 yrs old child?

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A 44-year old asked:

How effective is ondansetron 4mg for chemo?

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A 68-year old male asked:

Zofran (ondansetron) and excessive drowziness?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can you take Zofran (ondansetron) for a hangover?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Ativan and Zofran (ondansetron) together, Is it ok?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Can I take Zofran (ondansetron) and ativan together?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Can I take Nyquil and Zofran (ondansetron) together?

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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 45-year old asked:

Is it possible for me to give my 11 month old zofran (ondansetron)?

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A 31-year old male asked:

What is ondansetron oct 4 mg tablet because I have a 9 year old son taken it?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Are there any long term negative effects from taking too much zofran (ondansetron)?

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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 27-year old female asked:

I took 2 immodiums and a Zofran (ondansetron) 4mg about an hour ago. Can I take pepto now too?

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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 24-year old female asked:

I take ondansetron, but it doesn't seem like it helps. I still feel pretty nauseated. I take 8mg.

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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 39-year old female asked:

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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A 22-year old male asked:

I'm taking ondansetron HCl 8 mg tablet which requires to be taken 3 times as day as needed. (no further instructions) what should my intervals be?

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