PediRounds

Ondansetron — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Ondansetron in children. Category: GI.

Dose0.1–0.15 mg/kg (max 8 mg)
Per kg0.1–0.15 mg/kg
Maximum8 mg
RouteIV/PO
Frequency8H prn

Clinical notes

QT prolongation at higher doses.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines