Ondansetron 4 mg Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT), USP (30 Count)

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

• 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.

• Pediatric Friendly: The 4 mg strength is frequently used in pediatric weight-based dosing for gastroenteritis or post-operative recovery.

• Enhanced Palatability: Features a pleasant strawberry flavor to improve patient compliance, especially in children and seniors.

• Convenient Packaging: Supplied in a 30-count bottle for easy dispensing and storage in clinical or home settings.

• Bioequivalent to Brand: Provides the same clinical efficacy as brand-name Zofran® ODT at a significant cost saving.

Clinical Applications

• CINV Prevention: Management of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.

• Pediatric Gastroenteritis: Often prescribed off-label in emergency departments to help children tolerate oral rehydration.

• Post-Op Recovery (PONV): Prevention of nausea following anesthesia and surgical procedures.

• 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).