Product Description
Cacit 500mg Tablet is a prescription-only oral anticancer (cytotoxic) medicine containing Capecitabine. It is prescribed for certain colon, rectal, breast and stomach cancers and is made by Zydus. It must be used only under the supervision of a qualified oncologist.
Key Benefits
Oral chemotherapy tablet, so treatment can be taken by mouth as prescribed
Prescribed for colon and rectal cancer, breast cancer and stomach cancer, as decided by the oncologist
Converted to the active anticancer drug (5-fluorouracil) mainly inside tumour cells
Interferes with the DNA of cancer cells and slows their growth
Strip of 10 tablets
Key Ingredients & Their Uses
Capecitabine (500mg): a cytotoxic medicine that is changed in the body into 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), which blocks DNA synthesis in cancer cells and helps stop their growth.
How to Use
Take exactly as prescribed by your oncologist. The dose and treatment cycle depend on the cancer being treated and on your response.
Take with or after food and swallow the tablet whole with water, as directed by your doctor.
Do not crush, chew or split the tablet unless your doctor advises it.
Continue the course as prescribed. Do not stop or change the dose on your own.
If you miss a dose, consult your doctor. Do not double the dose.
Technical Specifications
Brand: Cacit
Product Name: Cacit 500mg Tablet
Product Type: Prescription Allopathic Medicine (Anticancer, Cytotoxic)
Net Quantity: 10 Tablets
Pack Type: Strip (10 tablets)
Suitable For: Adults, as prescribed by a doctor
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: Zydus Lifesciences Limited
