Is Dog Zofran The Same as Human Zofran

Can you give human Zofran to dogs?

Ondansetron is used to treat and/or prevent severe vomiting in dogs and cats. The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug for use in humans, but it is not officially approved for use in animals.^[1]

How much human Zofran can I give my dog?

o Ondansetron (Zofran®) Dosage: 0.5-1 mg/kg orally up to three times a day, or 4 mg for a small dog and 8 mg for a large dog. Indication/s: This can also be an expensive medication.^[2]

What happens if a dog take Zofran?

Preclinical studies demonstrated that there is no end-organ toxicity in rats and dogs administered ondansetron doses 30 to 100 times those used in humans. At near-lethal doses of ondansetron, animals developed subdued activity, ataxia, and convulsions.^[3]

Can you give dogs Zofran for vomiting?

What is ondansetron? Ondansetron (brand names: Zofran®, Zuplenz®) is an antiemetic used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in dogs and cats. Its use in cats and dogs to treat vomiting is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’. Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off label use in veterinary medicine.^[4]

What can I give my dog over the counter for nausea?

There are no safe OTC anti-nausea or anti-vomiting (anti-emetics) medications for dogs. Giving your dog these medications can mask symptoms in dogs that have swallowed a foreign body, have an obstruction, or are experiencing a serious illness.^[5]

What human medicine can I give my dog for vomiting?

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®) is commonly kept in medicine cabinets for digestive upsets and can be administered to your dog.^[6]

Can you get Zofran over the counter?

Ondansetron is a prescription medication, which means you can’t get it over the counter. It must be prescribed by a healthcare professional.^[7]

How often can I take Zofran 4 mg for nausea?

The 4-mg dose is taken again 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. Then, the dose is 4 mg every 8 hours for 1 to 2 days. Children younger than 4 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.^[8]

How much Zofran can a 30 pound dog take?

Dosing Information of Ondansetron for Dogs and Cats In dogs, the usual dose is 0.05 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.1 to 1.0 mg/kg) orally every 12 to 24 hours. The intravenous dose is 0.05 to 0.1 mg per pound (0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg). In cats, the usual dose is 0.11 mg per pound (0.22 mg/kg) every 8 to 12 hours.^[9]

Can dogs have human travel sickness tablets?

Benadryl and Dramamine Two over-the-counter options that may be used for motion sickness in dogs are Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate). Both products are antihistamines that can be given every 8 hours and may have sedative effects.^[10]

Does Zofran stop vomiting?

Zofran (ondansetron) is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medications (chemotherapy), radiation therapy, and surgery. Zofran (ondansetron) works by blocking the actions of serotonin, a natural substance in your body, that may cause nausea and vomiting.^[11]

How fast does Zofran work in dogs?

What are Ondansetron Tablets for Dogs and Cats? Ondansetron is a prescription medication used to treat nausea and vomiting. It has the benefit of fast onset and can sometimes help your pet within 15 minutes.^[12]