The second dose should be given four hours after the first dose, and the third dose should be given eight hours after the first dose
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Ondansetron (Zofran) is a medication that helps prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, radiation treatment, or after surgery
4 to 11 years of age: 4 mg administered 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, with a subsequent 4-mg dose 4 and 8 hours after the first dose
Here’s ondansetron dosage information in adults for prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy
Ondansetron is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old
Go to APPHON Guidelines for the Management of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Children with Cancer for more information
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Can I take Zofran again after 4 hours? In some cases, you may take Zofran again after 4 hours
contraindicated: combo may result in profound hypotension, loss of consciousness; may incr
If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic
It comes in 12
Ondansetron works in the stomach to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea and vomiting
Make sure you store it right and avoid using it once Ondansetron has expired
If the motion sickness persists, have your child lie down and try putting a cool cloth over his head
Nausea/Vomiting, Postoperative
They sent us home with Zofran tablets and instructed us to dissolve 1/2 tablet under his tongue every 8 hours
The children were between 1½ years to 5½ years old
However, i haven't seen any problems using the two ( zofran ( ondansetron) & ibuprofen) with most kids
(The dose is 4 mg in children between 4 and 11 years of age and 8 mg in children
tired feeling
My 10 year old son has recently been sick
Take Zofran as directed
noisy breathing
Emergency Medicine 25 years experience
The pharmacy might be able to tell you exactly when the actual pills expire
Please see, yes, a 9 month old baby can be given Zofran
Contraindicated
Still, these risks seem to be highest in the first trimester, when the incidence of severe nausea and Each 4-mg ZOFRAN ODT orally disintegrating tablet for oral administration contains 4 mg ondansetron base
To reduce the risk of dizziness The recommended dosage for adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic chemotherapy is 0