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Capecitabine Tablets

NAFDAC Reg. No. C4-1625 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Capecitabine Tablets
NAFDAC number
C4-1625
Active ingredient
Capecitabine
Strength
500 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
10 x 12's
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Novartis Nigeria Limited
Approved
25 Feb 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 Feb 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Capecitabine Tablets is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (C4-1625). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Capecitabine Tablets is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for capecitabine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS OR DEATH IN PATIENTS WITH COMPLETE DPD DEFICIENCY and BLEEDING WITH CONCOMITANT USE OF VITAMIN K ANTAGONISTS Increased risk of serious adverse reactions or death in patients with complete DPD deficiency Test patients for genetic variants of DPYD prior to initiating capecitabine tablets unless immediate treatment is necessary. …
What it is used for

Capecitabine tablet is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for: Colorectal Cancer • adjuvant treatment of patients with Stage III colon cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) • perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy. ( 1.1 ) • treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) Breast Cancer • treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer as a single agent if an anthracycline-or taxane-containing chemotherapy is not indicated. …

Possible side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Cardiotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Renal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Serious Skin Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Hyperbilirubinemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] • Most common adverse reactions in patients who received capecitabine tablets as a single agent for the adjuvant treatment for colon canc …

Do not use if

Capecitabine tablets are contraindicated in patients with history of severe hypersensitivity reaction to fluorouracil or capecitabine [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )]. History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to fluorouracil or capecitabine (4)

Warnings

• Cardiotoxicity : May be more common in patients with a prior history of coronary artery disease. Withhold capecitabine tablets for cardiotoxicity as appropriate. The safety of resumption of capecitabine tablets in patients with cardiotoxicity that has resolved has not been established. ( 2.5 , 5.3 ) • Diarrhea : Withhold capecitabine tablets and then resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue, based on severity and occurrence. ( 2.5 , 5.4 ) • Dehydration : Optimize hydration before starting capecitabine tablets. Monitor hydration status and kidney function at baseline and as clinically indicated. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )], capecitabine tablets can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Available human data with capecitabine tablets use in pregnant women is not sufficient to inform the drug-associated risk. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Capecitabine Tablets

What is in Capecitabine Tablets?

Capecitabine Tablets contains Capecitabine (500 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Capecitabine Tablets registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Capecitabine Tablets is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number C4-1625, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Capecitabine Tablets been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Capecitabine Tablets in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Capecitabine Tablets is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number C4-1625, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Capecitabine Tablets used for?

Capecitabine tablet is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated for: Colorectal Cancer • adjuvant treatment of patients with Stage III colon cancer as a single agent or as a component of a combination chemotherapy regimen. ( 1.1 ) • perioperative treatment of adults with locally advanced rectal cancer as a component of chemoradiotherapy. ( 1.1 ) • treatment of patients with unresectable or metas (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for capecitabine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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