Zofer Md 8

Composition of Zofer Md 8

Zofer Md 8 contains Ondansetron 8 mg (mouth dissolving tablet). It belongs to the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Zofer Md 8

• Prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
• radiotherapy
• and post-operative nausea and vomiting

Key benefits

• Relieves nausea and vomiting
• Useful in chemotherapy-induced vomiting
• Helps prevent post-operative nausea
• Mouth-dissolving for easy administration

How Zofer Md 8 works

Ondansetron is a selective 5-HT3 (serotonin) receptor antagonist. It blocks serotonin receptors in the gut and in the brain’s vomiting center, reducing nausea and vomiting.

How to take Zofer Md 8

Mouth dissolving tablet: place on tongue and allow to dissolve; swallow saliva (water not required). Take as prescribed; may be taken with or without food. Do not chew or crush; handle with dry hands.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Zofer Md as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Zofer Md than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Zofer Md 8

Most side effects of Zofer Md are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• constipation
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• flushing

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zofer Md 8

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with prolonged QT interval, heart rhythm disorders, electrolyte imbalance (low potassium/magnesium), severe liver impairment, or bradyarrhythmias. Seek urgent care for palpitations, fainting, or severe dizziness. Risk of serotonin syndrome when used with other serotonergic medicines. Not for hypersensitivity to ondansetron/other 5-HT3 antagonists. May cause drowsiness in some patients—avoid driving if affected.

Interactions with other medicines

QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, antipsychotics), serotonergic drugs (SSRIs/SNRIs, MAOIs, tramadol, linezolid), apomorphine (contraindicated due to severe hypotension/LOC), enzyme inducers (phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin) may reduce effect

How to store Zofer Md 8

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack until use.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

Antiemetic

Drug class:

5-HT3 receptor antagonist