Name: Capegard 500mg
SKU: 24764
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🧾 Product Overview Table

🏷️ Parameter	🔍 Details
🧬 Active Ingredient	Capecitabine
💊 Indication	Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer
🇺🇸 US Brand	Xeloda
🏭 Manufacturer	Cipla Limited (Founded 1935, India)
📦 Packaging	10 tablets per strip
💪 Strength	500 mg per tablet
🚚 Delivery Time	6 to 15 days (USA, UK, AU, and other countries)

🧬 What is Capecitabine?
Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapy medication used in the treatment of various solid tumors, including breast, colon, and stomach cancers. It is a prodrug that converts to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body, targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells while minimizing systemic toxicity.

🎬 Watch & Learn: Capecitabine Treatment Guide
Explore how Capecitabine works, its cycle-based administration, and what patients can expect during therapy.

👩‍⚕️ Oncologist’s Commentary
Dr. Ritu Sharma, Medical Oncologist:
“Capecitabine has made chemotherapy more accessible and tolerable in outpatient care. Its oral form is a major advantage for patients who cannot tolerate IV regimens, especially in metastatic and adjuvant settings.”

💉 Dosage & Indications

💉 Condition	💊 Dosage & Cycle	⏳ Treatment Duration
Colorectal Cancer	1250 mg/m² twice daily (oral)	14 days on, 7 days off (21-day cycle)
Breast Cancer (Metastatic)	1000–1250 mg/m² twice daily	2 weeks on, 1 week off (repeating)
Gastric Cancer	In combination with other drugs	As directed by oncologist

Note: Dosage must be calculated based on body surface area and medical supervision is essential.

⚠️ Side Effects, Storage & Warnings

❗ Common Side Effects: Hand-foot syndrome, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
🚨 Serious Risks: Severe diarrhea, cardiac toxicity, liver dysfunction, myelosuppression
❄️ Storage: Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from light and moisture
⚠️ Precautions: Monitor liver function, blood counts; avoid during pregnancy; drug interactions may occur

🌍 Global Availability & Shipping

🌎 Region	📦 Delivery Available	💵 Estimated Price (10 Tablets)	📜 Prescription Required
🇺🇸 USA	✅ Yes	$40–$60	Yes
🇬🇧 UK	✅ Yes	£35–£50	Yes
🇦🇺 Australia	✅ Yes	AUD 60–80	Yes

Capegard 500 mg is available for global shipping through Indian pharmaceutical channels with a valid prescription.

🔗 Indian Alternatives (Internal Links)

💊 Product Name	🏭 Manufacturer	🔗 Link
Xelbin 500 mg	Biocon Ltd	Xelbin 500
Capnat 500 mg	Natco Pharma Ltd	Capnat 500
Capetero 500 mg	Hetero Healthcare	Capetero 500
Capegem 500 mg	Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	Capegem 500
Capegard DS 500 mg	Cipla Ltd	Capegard DS 500

📚 External Medical References

🩺 Final Medical Disclaimer
This article is provided for educational use only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult an oncologist before beginning cancer therapy.