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What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Ondem Syrup Given For Vomiting?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016
Question: Hi Doctor, my daughter (5 years old) has vomited 4 times from 6 PM IST and last time was 10 minutes back...
Planning to give her Ondem syrup.. butt not sure of the dosage...
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dose depends upon body weight

Detailed Answer:
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Ondem contains ondansetron, the dose of which is 0.15 mg/kg/dose given as per requirement. Be sure to give ORS (Oral rehydration solution) to make up for the salt and water lost.

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What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Ondem Syrup Given For Vomiting?

Brief Answer: Dose depends upon body weight Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Health care magic. Ondem contains ondansetron, the dose of which is 0.15 mg/kg/dose given as per requirement. Be sure to give ORS (Oral rehydration solution) to make up for the salt and water lost. Regards