Zofran
Zofran tablets contain ondansetron for nausea and vomiting, including after surgery. Film-coated and orodispersible forms come in several strengths and pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4mg | 30 tablets | US$51.00 | US$1.70 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | US$84.00 | US$1.40 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | US$119.70 | US$1.33 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | US$150.00 | US$1.25 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | US$210.60 | US$1.17 |
| 8mg | 30 tablets | US$66.30 | US$2.21 |
| 8mg | 40 tablets | US$78.00 | US$1.95 |
| 8mg | 60 tablets | US$102.00 | US$1.70 |
| 8mg | 90 tablets | US$137.70 | US$1.53 |
| 8mg | 120 tablets | US$172.80 | US$1.44 |
| 8mg | 180 tablets | US$244.80 | US$1.36 |
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Ondansetron
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet; Orodispersible tablet
- Strengths
- 4 · 8mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zofran on your behalf.
- Condition
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Therapeutic class
- Antiemetic; 5-HT3 Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- gastroenteritis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to ondansetron; concurrent use of apomorphine
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- elevation of liver enzymes; dizziness; abdominal discomfort
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Orodispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and humidity.
- Drug interactions
- apomorphine; qt interval prolonging drugs
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children; follow specialist paediatric dosing guidance.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for QT prolongation; use caution in patients with hepatic impairment; monitor for severe constipation; may mask symptoms of bowel obstruction
Serious side effects
qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ondansetron 4mg and 8mg, as film-coated and orodispersible tablets, used for nausea and vomiting including after surgery. A 5-HT3 antagonist.
Mechanism of action
Ondansetron functions as a potent, highly selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. By blocking these receptors located on the vagus nerve terminals and in the chemoreceptor trigger zone of the brain, it effectively inhibits the emetogenic response to chemotherapy and surgery.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use of ondansetron is not routinely recommended, especially during the first trimester. Breastfeeding: Formula feeding is recommended if treatment is necessary.
Zofran contains ondansetron, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It comes as tablets in 4mg and 8mg strengths and is used for nausea and vomiting, including after surgery. The originator company is Novartis.
Ondansetron blocks 5-HT3 receptors on vagus nerve terminals and in the chemoreceptor trigger zone, which suppresses the vomiting reflex triggered by chemotherapy and surgery. It usually starts working within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effect lasts roughly 8 to 12 hours. The label directs avoiding it in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, and ECG monitoring is advised where there are electrolyte abnormalities, cardiac failure or arrhythmias, or other QT-prolonging drugs.
Ordering Zofran to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week; Standard Airmail up to three weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Both tablet strengths are listed, so pick the one you need. Other items in the same group sit under Digestive Health.
FAQ
Do I get the original Zofran?
No. Zofran is the original brand from Novartis; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (ondansetron) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What is Zofran for?
Zofran contains ondansetron and is taken for nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron functions as a potent, highly selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.
How soon does Zofran start working?
Ondansetron usually kicks in within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effect tends to last around 8 to 12 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Does Zofran have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with ondansetron are headache, flushing and constipation. Some people also get elevation of liver enzymes, dizziness and abdominal discomfort. Rarer but serious: QT prolongation, arrhythmia and anaphylaxis. These need urgent medical help.
What shouldn't I combine with Zofran?
Ondansetron can interact with apomorphine and drugs that prolong the QT interval. Before you start Zofran, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How much is Zofran?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Zofran comes in 4 and 8mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Do I need a prescription to order Zofran here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Zofran. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Zofran delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Zofran is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Zofran.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ondansetron) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.