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 using ZOTREN ODT?
ZOTREN ODT 4 & 8 contains the active ingredient Ondansetron. ZOTREN ODT 4 & 8 works by helping to stop the nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting which can occur after certain treatments.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using ZOTREN ODT? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use ZOTREN ODT?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ZOTREN ODT or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
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 ZOTREN ODT? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with ZOTREN ODT and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use ZOTREN ODT?
- The Pharmacist’s label on the pack will tell you how to take ZOTREN ODT. If there is something you do not understand, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- PEEL BACK the foil top of the blister strip and GENTLY remove the ZOTREN ODT. (DO NOT try to push it through the foil top as the tablet is fragile and will break up inside the foil). Place the ZOTREN ODT on top of your tongue. It will disappear very quickly, then swallow as normal.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use ZOTREN ODT? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using ZOTREN ODT?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using ZOTREN ODT.
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed so that it will work properly and to prevent unwanted side
effects.
Things you should not do
Do not stop using this medicine or change the dose without first checking with your doctor.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Do not use ZOTREN ODT to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says to.
Driving or using machines
Be careful driving, operating machinery while you are taking ZOTREN ODT until you know how it affects you.
Looking after your medicine
Keep ZOTREN ODT in a cool, dry & dark place where it stays below 25°C.
Keep your ZOTREN ODT in their pack until it is time to take them. If taken out of their pack, they may not keep well.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using ZOTREN ODT? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
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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