Multidose Ondansetron Reduces Gastroenteritis Severity in Children After ED Visit: New Study Finds
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-07-27 15:00 GMT | Update On 2025-07-28 06:12 GMT
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A recent randomized controlled trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that administering multiple doses of ondansetron to children with acute gastroenteritis–associated vomiting after emergency department (ED) discharge significantly reduces the risk of developing moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis.
The study included 1030 children aged 6 months to under 18 years across six pediatric EDs in Canada. Caregivers received either a six-dose ondansetron regimen or placebo to manage ongoing vomiting at home for the first 48 hours.
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