Onan

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  • Contains / Salt: Ondansetron (2 mg)
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Onan Information

Onan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.

The right dosage of Onan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Onan as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Onan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Onan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Onan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Onan related warnings section.

Onan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Onan have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Onan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Onan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Onan Benefits & Uses

Onan is used to treat the following -

Onan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Nausea and Vomiting
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Nausea and Vomiting
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Nausea and Vomiting
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: Give first dose 30 minutes before the start of emetogenic chemotherapy


Onan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Onan is used -

Moderate

Mild

Onan Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Onan safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Onan without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Onan safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Onan as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Onan on the Kidneys?


    Onan is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Onan on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Onan. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Onan on the Heart?


    Onan may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Onan with Other Drugs

Onan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Onan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onan unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Onan

  • Is this Onan habit forming or addictive?


    Onan is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Onan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Onan can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Onan only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Onan for mental disorders.

    No

Onan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Onan


    You can take Onan with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Onan


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Onan as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Onan

Question about 5 years ago

Is Onan safe for children?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Onan is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Onan can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Onan cause drowsiness?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Onan may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Onan?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, it is safe to take Onan for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Onan, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely. 

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Onan?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Onan is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Onan has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.

Question over 4 years ago

Why Onan is prescribed post surgery?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Onan is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zofran® (ondansetron hydrochloride)



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