Zofran 8 mg/4 ml injection

Trade Name:

Zofran 4 mg/2 ml (or 8mg/4 ml) Solution for Injection or Infusion

Composition

Each 4 ml contains 8 mg ondansetron (as ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate)

Inactive ingredients:

citric acid monohydrate (E330), sodium citrate (E331), sodium chloride and water for injections.

Properties

Zofran Solution for Injection or Infusion contains a medicine called ondansetron. This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics.

Indications

Zofran injection is used for:

preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer,

preventing nausea and vomiting after surgery.

Contraindications

Do not have Zofran injection if:

if you are taking apomorphine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease)

if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ondansetron or any of the other ingredients in Zofran injection

Dosage and administration

Zofran injection is normally given by a nurse or doctor. The dose you have been prescribed will depend on the treatment you are having.

To prevent nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or radiotherapy

-Adults:

Side effects

-Allergic reactions:

These reactions are rare in people taking Zofran. If you have an allergic reaction, tell your

doctor or a member of the medical staff straight away.

Storage

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from light.

When Zofran injection is diluted in intravenous fluids: