Capecitabine (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: capecitabine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: Capecitabine Sandoz capecitabine 150mg film coated tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Colon Cancer,CAPECITABINE SANDOZ is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with Dukes' stage C and high-risk stage B, colon cancer, either as monotherapy or in combination with oxaliplatin.,Colorectal Cancer,CAPECITABINE SANDOZ is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer.,Oesophagogastric Cancer,CAPECITABINE SANDOZ is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced oesophagogastric cancer in combination with a platinum-based regimen.,Breast Cancer,CAPECITABINE SANDOZ is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of taxanes and an anthracycline containing chemotherapy regimen unless therapy with these and other standard agents are clinically contraindicated.,CAPECITABINE SANDOZ in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline containing chemotherapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- light pink-coloured, modified oval shaped film-coated tablet with debossment "150" on one side.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient capecitabine
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
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
