Zofran
Developed to mitigate severe treatment-induced emesis to support nutritional intake during clinical therapies.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Ondansetron
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 8mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zofran, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zofran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zofran details
- Alternative names
- ondansetron
- Therapeutic class
- 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Antiemetic
- Known off-label uses
- gastroenteritis-associated vomiting
- Contraindications
- concurrent apomorphine use; hypersensitivity to ondansetron
- Minor side effects
- headache; constipation; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; mild rash; transient transaminase elevation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Apomorphine; QT-prolonging drugs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations based on formulation.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate severe treatment-induced emesis to support nutritional intake during clinical therapies.
Mechanism of action
Blocks peripheral and central 5-HT3 receptors on vagal nerve terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in brain tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established. Deemed highly safe. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Zofran is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ondansetron is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.