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Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet

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Marketer
Celon Laboratories Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Tamoxifen (20mg)
Storage
Store below 25°C
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Product introduction

Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet is an anti-estrogens. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

It is Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM) used in Breast cancer

Uses of Tamoxilon Tablet

Benefits of Tamoxilon Tablet

In Breast cancer

Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer, both in pre as well as postmenopausal women. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

Side effects of Tamoxilon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tamoxilon

  • Hot flashes
  • Nausea
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Mood swings
  • Fluid retention

How to use Tamoxilon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet may cause tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer.
  • It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast. 
  • Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after you stop taking it.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nonsteroidal Antiestrogen
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)- Breast Cx

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FAQs

Q. What is Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet and for what it is used for?

Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet contains a medicine, Tamoxifen which works against a female sex hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.

Q. How and in what dose should I use Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet?

Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

Q. What if I forget to take Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.

Q. What if I stop taking Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.

Q. What are the common side effects of using Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with Tamoxilon 20mg Tablet include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.
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    Marketer details

    Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd
    Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081
    Country of origin: India
    Expires on or after: February, 2025

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    Email ID: [email protected]
    Phone Number: 0124-4166666
    Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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