She has a fever due to a stomach problem and is now experiencing chest congestion and weakness. The doctor prescribed Zofer 4 mg, but it was unavailable, and Ondem 4 mg is not helping. What medication should we consider?
Zofer and Ondem both contain the same medicine (ondansetron), which is used only to control nausea and vomiting. If Ondem 4 mg is not helping, do not switch or increase your medication on your own. Fever, stomach upset, chest congestion, and weakness suggest that she may have an infection or dehydration, which requires proper medical evaluation. A doctor may need to check her temperature, hydration, and breathing, and prescribe appropriate treatment for the underlying cause, not just for nausea. Until you see a doctor, keep her well-hydrated, offer light food, and monitor her fever. If she develops severe vomiting, high fever, difficulty breathing, or worsening weakness, seek medical care immediately.