Date Published

January 9, 2024

Updated For

ALS PCS Version ALS PCS Version 5.2

Question:

If the patient has a mint allergy, is Ondansetron contraindicated? On the package for Ondansetron package it says it contains mint. 

Answer:

The medicinal agent, ondansetron, is not contraindicated. There may be some formulations of the ODT that have flavour in them (ie. peppermint flavour) for the MINT-ONDANSETRON brand. If this is the formulation you carry and the patient tells you they are allergic or sensitive to mint, it would be reasonable to not administer this medication.

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Keywords

allergy, Mint, Nausea/Vomiting, Ondansetron, Product Monograph, Zofran

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