Pack size: 1 50ml bot  |  Price is for the whole 50ml bot

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Ondansetron

Form: Syrup 4mg/5ml

Indication

Prevention of nausea-vomiting associated with chemotherapy, Prevention of nausea & vomiting associated with radiotherapy, Prevention of post-operative nausea & vomiting, Nausea-vomiting in gastroenteritis, Nausea vomiting in pregnancy

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Reconstitution: Prior to IV infusion, dilute in 50 mL dextrose 5% inj or normal saline.

Adult Dose

$4a

Child Dose

$4b

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary

Contraindication

Use with apomorphine (profound hypotension).

Introduction

$4d

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Nausea', 'Vomiting']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Constipation', 'Diarrhea', 'Fatigue', 'Headache']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antiemetic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the brain that may cause nausea and vomiting during anti-cancer treatment (chemotherapy) or after surgery.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. Limited information is available in patients taking this medicine for more than one day.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.