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For details see our conditions. Ondansetron is an anti-sickness medicine. It will start to work within hours. The most common side-effects are a headache, constipation, and feeling flushed. In this article About ondansetron Before taking ondansetron How to take ondansetron Getting the most from your treatment Can ondansetron cause problems? How to store ondansetron Important information about all medicines.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Ondansetron may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Use Ondansetron Zofran exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The first dose of ondansetron is usually taken before the start of your surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store liquid medicine in an upright position. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Ondansetron is also called Onrex or Zofran. Ondansetron is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, such as following a surgical operation, or due to cancer medication or radiation therapy.
It blocks the actions of chemicals in your body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. In New Zealand, ondansetron is available as tablets 4 mg and 8 mg and can be given as an injection in the hospital.
You can take ondansetron with or without food. Ondansetron should start to work within 30 minutes to an hour. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, and you feel nauseated or you vomit, take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Keep the medicine in the foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
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