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Eloxatin Infusion

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-2102 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Eloxatin Infusion
NAFDAC number
A4-2102
Active ingredient
Oxaliplatin
Strength
5 mg/mL
Form
Solution for infusion
Pack size
1 x 10 mL; 1 x 20 mL (in vials)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Sanofi-Aventis Nigeria Limited
Approved
26 Aug 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
25 Aug 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Eloxatin Infusion is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-2102). 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 Eloxatin Infusion is used for

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

Boxed warning: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS Serious and fatal hypersensitivity adverse reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur with oxaliplatin within minutes of administration and during any cycle. Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to oxaliplatin and other platinum-based drugs [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . …
What it is used for

Oxaliplatin Injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. Oxaliplatin Injection is a platinum-based drug used in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, which is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. ( 1 ) treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. ( 1 )

Possible side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Severe Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Pulmonary Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] QT Interval Prolongation and Ventricular Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Most common a …

Do not use if

Oxaliplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs. Reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . History of hypersensitivity reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum-based drugs. ( 4 , 5.1 )

Warnings

Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy : Acute and delayed neuropathy can occur. Avoid topical application of ice. Reduce the dose or permanently discontinue oxaliplatin as recommended. ( 5.2 ) Severe Myelosuppression : Delay oxaliplatin until neutrophils are greater than or equal to 1.5 × 10 9 /L and platelets are greater than or equal to 75 × 10 9 /L. Withhold oxaliplatin for sepsis or septic shock. Dose reduce after recovery from grade 4 neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, or grade 3 to 4 thrombocytopenia as recommended. ( 5.3 ) Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) : Permanently discontinue oxaliplatin in patients who develop PRES. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its direct interaction with DNA, oxaliplatin can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The available human data do not establish the presence or absence of major birth defects or miscarriage related to the use of oxaliplatin. …

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

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About Eloxatin Infusion

What is in Eloxatin Infusion?

Eloxatin Infusion contains Oxaliplatin (5 mg/mL), as solution for infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Eloxatin Infusion registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Eloxatin Infusion is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-2102, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Eloxatin Infusion been flagged as fake or recalled?

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

How can I check that my pack of Eloxatin Infusion is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-2102, 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 Eloxatin Infusion used for?

Oxaliplatin Injection, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for: adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor. treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. Oxaliplatin Injection is a platinum-based drug used in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, which is indicated for: adjuv (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for oxaliplatin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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