Gefitinib (Cipla) TM
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Active ingredients: gefitinib
Pack: Gefitinib (Cipla) 250 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CIPLA GEFITINIB gefitinib 250 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours express activating mutations of the EGFR tyrosine kinase.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, brown film-coated tablets debossed with C on one side and plain on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient gefitinib
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
