Indications:

 

• Nausea/Vomiting

 

Side Effects:

 

• Extra-pyramidal reaction (rare)

 

Contraindications:

 

Adult Dose:

 

• 4 mg slow IV/IM (over 2 min); may repeat once to a maximum of 8 mg

• 4 mg ODT

 

Pediatric Dose:

 

• 8 kg to 15 kg:
  • 2 mg slow administration IV/IM

•  ≥16 kg:
  •  4 mg IV/IM (over 2 minutes)

 

ODT Zofran (Ondansetron) 4 mg can be given to a previously healthy child > 6 months of age