💊 Medicine Name:
Capecitabine
💊 Formulation:
Tablet
💪 Strength:
500 mg
📜 Description:
Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapeutic agent that acts as a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Once ingested, it is converted in the body to 5-FU, which targets cancer cells by interfering with DNA synthesis.
🧾 Prescription:
- Prescription-only medicine (Rx)
- Used under oncologist supervision only
🎯 Indications / Uses:
Capecitabine is used in the treatment of several cancers, including:
- Colorectal cancer
- Breast cancer
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Esophageal and pancreatic cancers (off-label in some settings)
📦 Packaging:
- Supplied as film-coated tablets
- Common pack sizes: 10, 12, 30, or 60 tablets per box
- Often color-coded or imprinted to distinguish from other strengths (e.g., 150 mg)
🧊 Storage:
- Store at room temperature (15–30°C)
- Keep in a dry, cool place, away from children
- Avoid direct sunlight or moisture
👨⚕️ Patient Advice:
- Take tablets within 30 minutes after a meal
- Do not crush or chew the tablets
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling tablets
- Inform your doctor if you develop diarrhea, mouth sores, fever, or hand-foot syndrome
- Practice effective contraception during and after treatment (as advised)