This medicine is an anti-emetic agent used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation. It works by blocking one of the body's chemicals called serotonin that can cause vomiting. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Before using
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, take the first dose of this medicine up to 1 HOUR BEFORE a dose of your cancer treatment and another dose of this medicine 12 hours later only on days chemotherapy is given. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not store in bathroom. It is important to take each dose according to the prescribed schedule. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses of this medicine at once to catch up.

Cautions
USE THIS MEDICINE ONLY ON THE DAYS that you take your cancer treatment, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. IF YOU CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE MODERATE TO SEVERE NAUSEA OR VOMITING while using this medicine, check with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR DROWSINESS. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Limit alcoholic beverages while using this medicine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.