Drug Catalog - Product Detail
ONDANSETRON HCL TABS 4MG 30 X 1
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55111-0153-30 | DR.REDDY'S LABORATORIES, INC. | 30 | 4MG | TABLET |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
Substance Name
ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA076183
Description
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in ondansetron tablets is ondansetron hydrochloride as the dihydrate, the racemic form of ondansetron and a selective blocking agent of the serotonin 5-HT 3 receptor type. Chemically it is (±) 1, 2, 3, 9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-4H-carbazol-4-one, monohydrochloride, dihydrate. It has the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 18 H 19 N 3 O•HCl•2H 2 O, representing a molecular weight of 365.86 g/mol. Ondansetron HCl dihydrate USP is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in purified water and in alcohol, and slightly soluble in isopropyl alcohol, in dichloromethane, very slightly soluble in acetone, in chloroform and in ethyl acetate. Each 4 mg ondansetron tablets USP for oral administration contains ondansetron HCl dihydrate USP equivalent to 4 mg of ondansetron. Each 8 mg ondansetron tablets USP for oral administration contains ondansetron HCl dihydrate USP equivalent to 8 mg of ondansetron. Each 16 mg ondansetron tablets USP for oral administration contains ondansetron HCl dihydrate USP equivalent to 16 mg of ondansetron. Each 24 mg ondansetron tablets USP for oral administration contains ondansetron HCl dihydrate USP equivalent to 24 mg of ondansetron. Each tablet also contains the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose 2910(5cP) (for the 4 mg and 16 mg tablets only) and hypromellose 2910 (6cP) (for the 8 mg and 24 mg tablets only), iron oxide red and iron oxide black (for the 24 mg tablet only), iron oxide yellow (for the 8 mg and 24 mg tablets only), lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ondansetron Tablets Ondansetron Tablets Ondansetron tablets USP, 4 mg (ondansetron hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 4 mg of ondansetron) are white, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed “R” on one side and “153” on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 100, 500, unit-dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) and unit-dose packages of 3 (1 x 3). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-153-30 Bottles of 100 NDC 55111-153-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-153-05 Unit Dose Packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 55111-153-78 Unit Dose Packages of 3 (1 x 3) NDC 55111-153-13 Ondansetron tablets USP, 8 mg (ondansetron hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 8 mg of ondansetron) are yellow, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed “R” on one side and “154” on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 100, 500, unit-dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) and unit-dose packages of 3 (1 x 3). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-154-30 Bottles of 100 NDC 55111-154-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-154-05 Unit Dose Packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 55111-154-78 Unit Dose Packages of 3 (1 x 3) NDC 55111-154-13 Ondansetron tablets USP, 16 mg (ondansetron hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 16 mg of ondansetron) are white, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed “R” on one side and “155” on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 500 and unit-dose packages of 100 (10 x 10). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-155-30 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-155-05 Unit-dose packages of 100 (10x10) NDC 55111-155-78 Ondansetron tablets USP, 24 mg (ondansetron hydrochloride USP, equivalent to 24 mg of ondansetron) are pink, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed “R” on one side and “156” on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 500, unit-dose packages of 100 (10 x 10) and unit-dose packages of 1 (1 x 1). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-156-30 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-156-05 Unit Dose Packages of 100 (10 x 10) NDC 55111-156-78 Unit Dose Packages of 1 (1 x 1) NDC 55111-156-11 Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). Dispense in tight container as defined in the USP. Store blisters in cartons.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ondansetron tablets are indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with: highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m 2 . initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy. radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen Ondansetron tablets are also indicated for the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting. Ondansetron tablets are 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of: nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m 2 (1) nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (1) nausea and vomiting associated with radiotherapy in patients receiving either total body irradiation, single high-dose fraction to the abdomen, or daily fractions to the abdomen (1) postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (1)
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See full prescribing information for the recommended dosage in adults and pediatrics (2) Patients with severe hepatic impairment: do not exceed a total daily dose of 8 mg ( 2.2 , 8.6 ) 2.1 Dosage The recommended dosage regimens for adult and pediatric patients are described in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. Corresponding doses of ondansetron tablets may be used interchangeably. Table 1: Adult Recommended Dosage Regimen for Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Indication Dosage Regimen Highly Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy A single 24 mg dose administered 30 minutes before the start of single-day highly emetogenic chemotherapy, including cisplatin greater than or equal to 50 mg/m 2 Moderately Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy 8 mg administered 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, with a subsequent 8 mg dose 8 hours after the first dose. Then administer 8 mg twice a day (every 12 hours) for 1 to 2 days after completion of chemotherapy. Radiotherapy For total body irradiation : 8 mg administered 1 to 2 hours before each fraction of radiotherapy each day. For single high-dose fraction radiotherapy to the abdomen : 8 mg administered 1 to 2 hours before radiotherapy, with subsequent 8 mg doses every 8 hours after the first dose for 1 to 2 days after completion of radiotherapy. For daily fractionated radiotherapy to the abdomen : 8 mg administered 1 to 2 hours before radiotherapy, with subsequent 8 mg doses every 8 hours after the first dose for each day radiotherapy is given. Postoperative 16 mg administered 1 hour before induction of anesthesia. Table 2: Pediatric Recommended Dosage Regimen for Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Indication Dosage Regimen Moderately Emetogenic Cancer Chemotherapy 12 to 17 years of age : 8 mg administered 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, with a subsequent 8 mg dose 8 hours after the first dose. Then administer 8 mg twice a day (every 12 hours) for 1 to 2 days after completion of chemotherapy. 4 to 11 years of age : 4 mg administered 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy, with a subsequent 4 mg dose 4 and 8 hours after the first dose. Then administer 4 mg three times a day for 1 to 2 days after completion of chemotherapy. 2.2 Dosage in Hepatic Impairment In patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score of 10 or greater), do not exceed a total daily dose of 8 mg [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].