5 E Pill — WHITE ROUND, 5mm — Ondansetron
| Imprint | 5 / E |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 5 |
| Strength | ONDANSETRON 4 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Orally Disintegrating |
| Manufacturer | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
| NDC | 68071-4409 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | ONDANSETRON[ONDANSETRON] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "5 E" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Ondansetron
Uses and warnings
Key safety concerns include: - Hypersensitivity reactions: "Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and bronchospasm" may occur; discontinue if suspected - QT prolongation: Risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias; avoid in congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended for at-risk patients - Serotonin syndrome: Risk when combined with serotonergic drugs (SSRIs, SNRIs, tramadol, others); monitor for mental status changes and neuromuscular symptoms - Bowel obstruction masking: May mask progressive ileus and gastric distension post-surgery
Ondansetron tablets are indicated for preventing nausea and vomiting associated with: - Highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy (including cisplatin ≥50 mg/m²) - Moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy courses - Radiotherapy involving total body irradiation or abdominal radiation - Postoperative nausea and/or vomiting
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "5 E".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (5) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
C 73
WHITE ROUND · Metoprolol
Z 67
WHITE ROUND · Atenolol
DAN DAN
WHITE ROUND · Prednisone
227
WHITE ROUND · Estradiol
GG 225
WHITE ROUND · Promethazine
IBU 400
WHITE ROUND · Ibuprofen
036
WHITE ROUND · Famotidine
ZC17
WHITE ROUND · Paroxetine
52 A
WHITE ROUND · Benazepril
PP 100
WHITE ROUND · Tramadol
EP 905
WHITE ROUND · Lorazepam
WESTWARD 473
WHITE ROUND · Prednisone
Other pills of Ondansetron
240
WHITE OVAL · Ondansetron
8 NO
YELLOW OVAL · Ondansetron
131
YELLOW OVAL · Ondansetron
R 154
YELLOW ROUND · Ondansetron
G 8
WHITE ROUND · Ondansetron
F 92
YELLOW OVAL · Ondansetron
4 NO
WHITE OVAL · Ondansetron
F 91
WHITE OVAL · Ondansetron
8 NO
YELLOW OVAL · Ondansetron
F 91
WHITE OVAL · Ondansetron
Zofran 4
WHITE OVAL · Ondansetron
8 NO
YELLOW OVAL · Ondansetron
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 835d85f4-d504-6cb2-e053-2991aa0a0bf0.xml