Is Zofran a Controlled Substance?

ZOFRAN 8 (Zofran 8 mg)

There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Zofran 8 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Is Zofran a pain medication?

What Is Zofran? Zofran (ondansetron) is an antiemetic and selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist prescribed for the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy and also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Zofran is available in generic form.

Zofran 4 (Zofran 4 mg)

There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Zofran 4 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Why is Zofran not over the counter?

Zofran OTC is not available as it is a prescription medication in the United States. Because of this, one cannot simply buy Zofran online as the first step is getting a prescription from a licensed medical provider.

Two of the more common treatments for hyperemesis are antihistamines such as Benadryl, which doesn’t fix the nausea but does knock you out, and Zofran, which is a drug meant for cancer patients to help with the nausea and vomiting that is caused by chemotherapy and radiation.