Celofem 2.5mg Tablet
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Letrozole 2.5 mg
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at about the same time to get the most benefit. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed.

This medicine's most common side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, increased sweating, and increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce these.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones).  Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density before and during treatment.

USES OF CELOFEM TABLET

·         Treatment of Breast cancer

·         Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation

BENEFITS OF CELOFEM TABLET

In Treatment of Breast cancer

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the 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. It may also interact with other hormones or have a

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELOFEM 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 Celofem

·         Fatigue

·         Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

·         Increased sweating

·         Hot flashes

HOW TO USE CELOFEM 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. Celofem 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CELOFEM TABLET WORKS

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow. In addition, it is also useful in infertility whereby it increases the release of certain hormones to stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Celofem 2.5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Celofem 2.5mg 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

UNSAFE

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Celofem 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Celofem 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celofem 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CELOFEM TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Celofem 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.