Zelorec 500mg Tablets In Pakistan

Zelorec 500mg Tablets In Pakistan

Zelorec 500mg Tablets contain capecitabine 500mg, an oral chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. Capecitabine is converted into an active anticancer substance in the body, which helps slow the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Doctors may prescribe Zelorec for certain cases of colorectal, breast, gastric, or colon cancer, either alone or in combination with other cancer treatments. The appropriate treatment depends on the cancer type, stage, and the patient's medical condition.

Key Benefits

• Helps treat certain types of colorectal and colon cancer.

• May be used in the treatment of selected breast cancers.

• May be prescribed for certain stomach cancers.

• Can be used alone or alongside other anticancer medicines.

• May help reduce the risk of recurrence in eligible patients after surgery, depending on the cancer type and treatment plan.

Benefits depend on the diagnosis and prescribed treatment regimen. Zelorec is not suitable for every cancer patient.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient

- Capecitabine — 500mg per tablet.

Inactive Ingredients

• Anhydrous lactose

• Croscarmellose sodium

• Hypromellose

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Magnesium stearate

Tablet Coating: Opadry pink and purified water. Confirm the formulation against the leaflet supplied with your pack.

Specifications

• Brand Name: Zelorec

• Generic Name: Capecitabine

• Strength: 500mg

• Dosage Form: Film-coated tablet

• Route of Administration: Oral

• Drug Class: Antimetabolite chemotherapy

• Primary Uses: Selected colorectal, breast, and gastric cancers

• Prescription Required: Yes

• Pack Size: Check the available pack and manufacturer label.

• Storage: Store in the original packaging below 30°C, protected from moisture and light, unless the product leaflet specifies otherwise.

  How To Use

1. Take Zelorec only under the supervision of an oncologist experienced in chemotherapy.

2. Follow your prescribed dose and treatment schedule exactly; dosing depends on factors such as body surface area, cancer type, and other treatments.

3. Take the tablets within 30 minutes after a meal, usually breakfast or dinner, as directed by your doctor.

4. Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew them.

5. If you miss a dose, skip it and contact your healthcare professional for advice. Do not take a double dose.

6. Do not change or stop treatment without consulting your oncologist.