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. 2009 Feb;58(2):85-8.

This antiemetic may help kids skip that trip to the hospital

Thomas Gavagan  1 , Sarah-Anne Schumann
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This antiemetic may help kids skip that trip to the hospital

Thomas Gavagan et al. J Fam Pract. 2009 Feb.

Abstract

For children with gastroenteritis, a single dose of ondansetron can reduce the vomiting—without IV fluids or serious side effects.

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