Ondansetron
(Zofran®, Ondansetron)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes- orodispersible tablet
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes- oral melts, orodispersible film, orodispersible tablet
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Use the liquid alternative or orodispersible formulations if appropriate.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ondansetron
Usual formulation brand names
Zofran®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some preparations
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
4mg
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
4mg
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
4mg/2ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Yes
Are specials or imports available?
n/a
Liquid strengths
4mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Use alternative formulations as first line. Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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