Comparing Emetrol vs Ondansetron
| Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | Ondansetron |
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| Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | 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
Ondansetron may be used for the prevention or treatment of nausea and vomiting but it may cause constipation or a headache. Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting, Gastroenteritis, Nausea/Vomiting -... View more |
Related suggestions Nausea/Vomiting
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| More about Emetrol (phosphorated carbohydrate solution) | More about Ondansetron | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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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. |
Ondansetron has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 496 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% 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. | |||||||||
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View all Emetrol side effects |
View all Ondansetron side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
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N/A |
4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Emetrol:
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A total of 358 drugs are known to interact with Ondansetron:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 04, 1991 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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