Harmful Drugs and Medical Devices Blog

The FDA classifies Zofran (also technically known as “Ondansetron”) as what’s known as a “Pregnancy Category B” drug. That means that, while animal trials have not found any “red flags,” it is impossible to say, based on current data, whether the drug is safe for widespread use among humans.

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Perhaps you’re a new mother whose infant came into this world with a severe defect, such as a cleft palate, malfunctioning kidney or heart problem. You’re wondering – since your physician prescribed Zofran (also technically known as “ondansetron”) to treat severe morning sickness during your pregnancy – whether ...