Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I being given Ondansetron Accord?
Ondansetron Accord contains the active ingredient ondansetron. This belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics/antinauseants. Ondansetron Accord is used to prevent the nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting that may occur after surgery or after therapy with anticancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I being given Ondansetron Accord? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I am given Ondansetron Accord?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an any medicine containing ondansetron or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
You should also not be given it if you are taking apomorphine (used to treat Parkinson’s disease).
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Ondansetron Accord? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with Ondansetron Accord and affect how it works.
See Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How will I be given Ondansetron Accord?
Ondansetron Accord is an injection and will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Ondansetron Accord? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while being given Ondansetron Accord?
Things you should do
Tell your doctor before you take any other medicines, whether they require a prescription or not
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while I am being given Ondansetron Accord? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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