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 475
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 47.5 per unit
Exceeds the approved ceiling on a per-unit basis
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 475
ServaidRs 149
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 283.07
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ondansetron, and what they are not.You pay Rs 114 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ongene
8Mg
Rs 361.1Rs 36.11/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Ontiv
8Mg
Rs 375.3Rs 37.53/unit
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Ondaset
8Mg
Rs 379.1Rs 37.91/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
Onseget
8mg
Rs 380Rs 38/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Endtron
8mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Dysit
8Mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsCORE HEALTH
Endtron
8mg
Rs 878.75Rs 175.75/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Ondanz
8mg
Rs 400
No DRAP alertsWEL WINK Pharmaceuticals
Adosteron
8mg
Rs 650
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
Ondansetronsandoz
8mg
Rs 1,045.64
No DRAP alertsAGP Limited DSL: 001
Doin
8mg
Rs 1,091.49
No DRAP alertsDe-Mont Research Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd.
Curaon
8mg
Rs 1,290.59
No DRAP alertsCURATECH 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.
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