Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron
Drug Class
Gastro
ATC Code
A04AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Onset?
Uses
Ondansetron (HCl) is oral and parenteral antiemetic agent. Ondansetron (HCl) is the first selective serotonin blocking agent to be market...
How It Works
IM: Should be given undiluted. IV: Give first dose 30 min prior to beginning chemotherapy; the IV preparation has been successful when administered orally. IVPB: Infuse over 15-30 min; 24-hour continuous infusions have been reported, but are rarely used. RECONSTITUTION: Prior to IV infusion, dilute in 50-100 ml D5W or NS.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
0.15 to 0.45 mg/ kg — 4 hourly
Max. Dose =32 mg. Give 30 Min. before emetogenic drugs.
2
Adult · PO
8 mg — 8 hourly
Oral treatment is recommended for protection against delayed or prolonged emesis after first 24 hrs. Give upto 5 days.
3
Child · IV Infusion
5 mg/m2 — As recommended.
Initially for 15 Min (Rec. for 5-12 Yrs)
4
Child · Oral
4 mg — 2 hourly
Maintenance for 5 Days
Safety Alerts
Ondansetron (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Hepatic impairment, adenotonsillar surgery, sub acute intestinal obstruction, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation(including electrolyte disturbances)
Side Effects
Constipationheadacheflushingarrhythmiasbradycardiachest painhiccupshypotensionmovement disordersseizuretransient rise in liver enzymesST segment depressionextra-pyramidal reactionsvisual disturbance.
Drug Interactions
Tramadol
Phenytoin
rifampicin
carbamazepine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Use within 24-48 hrs if kept at room temperature. Tab, Syrup, Suppositories Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 230.85
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 230.85 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 230.85
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ondansetron, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ongene
8Mg
Rs 361.1Rs 36.11/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Ondaset
4mg/2ml
Rs 95Rs 95/unit
No DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
Ondaset
2Mg
Rs 123.5Rs 123.5/unit
No DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
Ubkino
50Ml 4Mg/5Ml
Rs 161.5Rs 161.5/unit
ATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Ongene
8mg/4ml
Rs 228Rs 228/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Dysit
50Ml 4Mg/5Ml
Rs 275.5Rs 275.5/unit
No DRAP alertsCORE HEALTH
Xortron
50ml 4mg/5ml
Rs 284.05Rs 284.05/unit
No DRAP alertsMCOLSON
Ubkino
50ml
Rs 170
ATCO
Ondaset
2mg/ml
Rs 220
No DRAP alertsAspin Pharma
Xortron
50ml
Rs 284.05
No DRAP alertsMCOLSON
Dysit
50ml
Rs 290
No DRAP alertsWIMITS
Gtsturt
4mg/5ml
Rs 353.17
No DRAP alertsGT PHARMA
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
Often Bought Together
Gravinate Im/Iv — Gravinate Im/Iv Injection 50Mg (1 Box = 25 Ampoules)Rs 653.25Digestine — Digestine Capsules 40Mg (1 Strip = 10 Capsules)Rs 220.1Motilium — Motilium 120Ml Suspension 5Mg/5Ml Rs 189.05Navidoxine — Navidoxine Tablets 50Mg/25Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 47.5Ongene — Ongene Tablets 8Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 361.1
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