Comparing Emetrol vs Zofran
Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | Zofran (ondansetron) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting. Emetrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Zofran is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. It is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 4 and is available as tablets... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting
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More about Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | More about Zofran (ondansetron) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Emetrol has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Zofran has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 273 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Emetrol side effects |
View all Zofran side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Dosage Forms | ||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other phosphorated carbohydrate solution brands include: Emechek Anti-Nauseant, Emetrol for Nausea, Emetrol, Cherry, Emetrol, Lemon-Mint, Formula EM, Little Tummys Nausea Relief |
N/A |
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
N/A |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category N
Not classified
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Emetrol:
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A total of 362 drugs are known to interact with Zofran:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
December 31, 1992 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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