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Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-7108 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion
NAFDAC number
B4-7108
Active ingredient
Gemcitabine (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride)
Strength
10 mg/mL
Form
Concentrate for solution for infusion
Pack size
200 mg/20 mL x 1's; 1000 mg/100 mL x 1's (in colourless vials)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Novartis Nigeria Limited
Approved
25 May 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 May 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-7108). 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 Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for gemcitabine (gemcitabine hydrochloride), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Gemcitabine Injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated: in combination with carboplatin, for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer that has relapsed at least 6 months after completion of platinum-based therapy. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel, for first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline-containing adjuvant chemotherapy, unless anthracyclines were clinically contraindicated. ( 1.2 ) in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. ( 1.3 ) as a single agent for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. …

Possible side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications ( 4 )] Schedule-Dependent Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Pulmonary Toxicity and Respiratory Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Exacerbation of Radiation Therapy Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Posterior Re …

Do not use if

Gemcitabine injection is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine. Reactions include anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Patients with a known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine. ( 4 )

Warnings

Schedule-Dependent Toxicity: Increased toxicity with infusion time greater than 60 minutes or dosing more frequently than once weekly. ( 5.1 ) Myelosuppression: Monitor for myelosuppression prior to each cycle and reduce or withhold dose for severe myelosuppression. ( 5.2 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) Permanently discontinue gemcitabine injection if SCARs occur. ( 5.3 ) Pulmonary Toxicity and Respiratory Failure: Discontinue gemcitabine injection for unexplained dyspnea or other evidence of severe pulmonary toxicity. ( 5.4 ) Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS): Monitor renal function prior to initiation and during treatment. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal data and its mechanism of action, gemcitabine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . There are no available data on the use of gemcitabine in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies, gemcitabine was teratogenic, embryotoxic, and fetotoxic in mice and rabbits (see Data ) . …

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

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About Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion

What is in Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion?

Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion contains Gemcitabine (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride) (10 mg/mL), as concentrate for solution for infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-7108, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-7108, 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 Gemcitabine Sandoz 10 mg/mL Concentrate Solution for Infusion used for?

Gemcitabine Injection is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor indicated: in combination with carboplatin, for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer that has relapsed at least 6 months after completion of platinum-based therapy. ( 1.1 ) in combination with paclitaxel, for first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline-containing adjuvant chemotherapy, unless an (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for gemcitabine (gemcitabine hydrochloride). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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