Zofran
Ondansetron
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zofran is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Ondansetron. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
- Active ingredient
- Ondansetron
- Therapeutic class
- Gastrointestinal
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 4mg / 8mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 4–8mg كل 8 ساعات
- Pediatric
- 0.15 mg/kg/dose (max 8mg)Min age: 6 شهور
- Frequency
- كل 8 ساعات
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 4–8mg.
- Frequency: كل 8 ساعات.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Zofran is listed as Gastrointestinal containing Ondansetron. A gastrointestinal medicine used for stomach or bowel symptoms depending on its class.
Zofran (ondansetron) is the modern 5-HT3 antiemetic that tamed chemotherapy and post-operative nausea — no sedation, no movement side effects. Watch QT prolongation in cardiac patients, expect constipation on repeated courses, and note it can blunt tramadol’s analgesia.
Uses / Indications
- Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
- surgery
- and gastrointestinal disorders
- Acidity, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or cramps depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- Headache
- constipation
- QT prolongation
- Nausea, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, or headache depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- يُمنع مع أبومورفين (هبوط ضغط خطير). حذر مع: متلازمة QT الطويلة الخلقية
- اضطرابات نظم
- اختلال أملاح غير مصحح
- وقصور كبدي شديد (سقف جرعة يومي). الحمل: يُترك لموازنة الاختصاصي بالحالات الشديدة.
- Severe unexplained abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, or possible bowel obstruction before assessment.
Warnings
- الإمساك رفيقه المزعج بالكورسات المتتالية — سوائل وألياف ومسهل لطيف عند الحاجة. خفقان أو إغماء أثناءه = مراجعة. هو مضاد قيء ممتاز لكن ليس بديل تشخيص: قيء مستمر مجهول السبب يستدعي طبيباً — احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not delay care with bleeding, weight loss, dehydration, or persistent fever.
Drug Interactions
- مع أدوية تطيل QT (بعض مضادات النظم والذهان والمضادات) حذر نظمي. مع الترامادول: يُضعف تسكينه (تنافس مستقبلات). محرضات الإنزيمات (ريفامبيسين
- كاربامازيبين) تخفض مستوياته. مع السيروتونينيات الأخرى: انتباه نظري لمتلازمة السيروتونين.
- May affect absorption of iron, thyroid medicine, or some antibiotics; separate doses when advised.
Patient Guidance
- Keep well hydrated with diarrhea or constipation.
- Seek care if symptoms persist.
- Mention pregnancy, liver, or kidney disease before use.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zofran?
Zofran contains Ondansetron and is categorized as Gastrointestinal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zofran?
Catalog dosing information includes: 4–8mg كل 8 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zofran?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zofran be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.