Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ondansetron
Drug Class
Antiemetics & Antinauseants
ATC Code
A04AA01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ontiv?
Uses
Ondansetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and v...
How It Works
IM: Should be given undiluted. IV: Give first dose 30 min prior to beginning chemotherapy; the IV preparation has been successful when administered orally. IVPB: Infuse over 15-30 min; 24-hour continuous infusions have been reported, but are rarely used. RECONSTITUTION: Prior to IV infusion, dilute in 50-100 ml D5W or NS.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take ondansetron exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Ondan
Safety Alerts
You should not use ondansetron if: you are also using apomorphine (Apokyn)
or you are allergic to ondansetron or similar medicines (dolasetron, granisetron, palonosetron)
To make sure ondansetron is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood)
congestive heart failure, slow heartbeats
Important Warnings
Hepatic impairment, adenotonsillar surgery, sub acute intestinal obstruction, susceptibility to QT-interval prolongation(including electrolyte disturbances)
Side Effects
Constipationheadacheflushingarrhythmiasbradycardiachest painhiccupshypotensionmovement disordersseizuretransient rise in liver enzymesST segment depressionextra-pyramidal reactionsvisual disturbance.
Drug Interactions
Tramadol
Phenytoin
rifampicin
carbamazepine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Price Intelligence
Rs 375.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 37.53 per unit
~79% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 375.3
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 1,800.7
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ondansetron, and what they are not.You pay Rs 14 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ongene
8Mg
Rs 361.1Rs 36.11/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Ondaset
8Mg
Rs 379.1Rs 37.91/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
Onseget
8mg
Rs 380Rs 38/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Endtron
8mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Dysit
8Mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsCORE HEALTH
Onset
8Mg
Rs 475Rs 47.5/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMEDIC LABORATORIES
Endtron
8mg
Rs 878.75Rs 175.75/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Ondanz
8mg
Rs 400
No DRAP alertsWEL WINK Pharmaceuticals
Adosteron
8mg
Rs 650
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
Ondansetronsandoz
8mg
Rs 1,045.64
No DRAP alertsAGP Limited DSL: 001
Doin
8mg
Rs 1,091.49
No DRAP alertsDe-Mont Research Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd.
Curaon
8mg
Rs 1,290.59
No DRAP alertsCURATECH PHARMA
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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