Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer / Brand | NorthStar Rx LLC |
| Manufacturer # / SKU | 16714020030 |
| NDC Number | 16714-0200-30 |
| Active Ingredient | Ondansetron |
| Strength | 4 mg |
| Dosage Form | Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) |
| Flavor | Strawberry |
| Packaging | 30 Tablets per Bottle |
| Storage | Controlled Room Temperature (20°C to 25°C) |
Key Features
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Waterless Administration: The ODT formulation melts on the tongue within seconds, making it an excellent choice for patients with dysphagia or those at risk of vomiting when drinking fluids.
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Pediatric Friendly: The 4 mg strength is frequently used in pediatric weight-based dosing for gastroenteritis or post-operative recovery.
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Enhanced Palatability: Features a pleasant strawberry flavor to improve patient compliance, especially in children and seniors.
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Convenient Packaging: Supplied in a 30-count bottle for easy dispensing and storage in clinical or home settings.
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Bioequivalent to Brand: Provides the same clinical efficacy as brand-name Zofran® ODT at a significant cost saving.
Clinical Applications
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CINV Prevention: Management of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.
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Pediatric Gastroenteritis: Often prescribed off-label in emergency departments to help children tolerate oral rehydration.
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Post-Op Recovery (PONV): Prevention of nausea following anesthesia and surgical procedures.
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Radiation Therapy: Relief for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatments.
⚠️ Usage Note: Handle the tablet with dry hands. Place the tablet on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely before swallowing with saliva.
⚠️ Safety Alert: Contains Phenylalanine. This product contains aspartame. Patients with Phenylketonuria (PKU) must be informed prior to use.
⚠️ Clinical Warning: Be alert for signs of Serotonin Syndrome if the patient is taking other serotonergic medications (like SSRIs or SNRIs). Monitor for heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation).
