Ondansetron 8 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT), USP (30 Count)

Ondansetron 8 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT), USP (30 Count)

Box (30 Tablets / Each)

Ondansetron ODT (Product #16714020130) by NorthStar Rx is a prescription medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. This Orally Disintegrating Tablet formulation is specifically designed for patients who have difficulty swallowing traditional pills or for those currently experiencing nausea who may struggle to keep fluids down. The tablet dissolves rapidly on the tongue without the need for water, providing a convenient and effective anti-emetic solution.

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SKU: NOR 16714020130

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Manufacturer / Brand NorthStar Rx LLC
Manufacturer # / SKU 16714020130
NDC Number 16714-0201-30
Active Ingredient Ondansetron
Strength 8 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

  • Rapid Dissolution: The ODT technology allows the tablet to melt on the tongue within seconds, facilitating easy administration without water.

  • Patient Compliance: Ideal for pediatric, geriatric, or oncology patients who may suffer from “pill fatigue” or dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).

  • Strawberry Flavored: Formulated with a pleasant strawberry taste to mask the bitter flavor of the active medication.

  • Potent Relief: The 8 mg strength is the standard therapeutic dose for preventing moderate to highly emetogenic chemotherapy-induced nausea.

  • Unit-of-Use Packaging: Provided in a 30-count bottle, suitable for a full course of post-operative or post-chemotherapy recovery.

Clinical Applications

  • Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea (CINV): Prevention of nausea associated with moderately emetogenic cancer therapy.

  • Radiation-Induced Nausea (RINV): Prevention of nausea in patients receiving total body irradiation or daily fractions to the abdomen.

  • Postoperative Nausea (PONV): Prevention of nausea following surgical procedures.

  • Acute Gastroenteritis: Off-label use in emergency settings to stop vomiting and prevent dehydration in adults and children.

⚠️ Usage Note: Do not push the tablet through the foil if in a blister (this SKU is a bottle). Ensure hands are dry before handling. Place the tablet on the tongue, allow it to dissolve, and swallow with saliva.

⚠️ Safety Alert: Contains Phenylalanine. Patients with Phenylketonuria (PKU) should be alerted as the ODT formulation often uses aspartame as a sweetener.

⚠️ Side Effects: Common side effects include headache, constipation, and fatigue. Serious risks include QT prolongation and Serotonin Syndrome when used with other serotonergic drugs.

 

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Box (30 Tablets)

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