🧾 Product Overview Table
| 🏷️ Parameter | 🔍 Details |
|---|---|
| 🧬 Active Ingredient | Capecitabine |
| 💊 Indication | Breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer |
| 🇺🇸 US Brand | Xeloda |
| 🏭 Manufacturer | Natco Pharma Ltd. (Founded 1981, India) |
| 📦 Packaging | 10 tablets per strip |
| 💪 Strength | 500 mg per tablet |
| 🚚 Delivery Time | 6 to 15 days (USA, UK, AU, and worldwide) |
🧬 What is Capecitabine (Capnat 500 mg)?
Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapeutic agent used primarily for colorectal, breast, and gastric cancers. It is a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) that becomes active in cancer cells, disrupting their growth while sparing normal tissues.
🎬 Watch & Learn: How Capecitabine Works
Learn how Capecitabine functions at a cellular level to treat cancer, and how oral chemotherapy enhances patient quality of life.
👨⚕️ Doctor’s Insight
Dr. Arvind Rao, Medical Oncologist:
“Capecitabine, especially in the form of Natco’s Capnat 500 mg, offers convenience and effectiveness in managing metastatic and adjuvant cancer therapies. It enables at-home administration under supervision, improving compliance.”
💉 Dosage & Indications
| 💉 Cancer Type | 💊 Dosage & Administration | ⏳ Cycle Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | 1250 mg/m² twice daily | 14 days on, 7 days off |
| Metastatic Breast Cancer | 1000–1250 mg/m² twice daily | 2 weeks on, 1 week off |
| Gastric Cancer | In combination regimens | As prescribed |
Dosage depends on patient’s body surface area. Close monitoring by an oncologist is necessary.
⚠️ Side Effects, Storage & Safety
- ❗ Common Side Effects: Fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, hand-foot syndrome, appetite loss
- 🚨 Serious Effects: Severe diarrhea, neutropenia, cardiac toxicity, liver enzyme elevation
- ❄️ Storage: Store below 25°C, in a dry, dark place
- ⚠️ Precautions: Avoid during pregnancy; monitor liver/kidney function and complete blood count
🌍 Global Availability & Shipping
| 🌎 Region | 📦 Delivery Available | 💵 Estimated Price (10 Tablets) | 📜 Prescription Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | ✅ Yes | $35–$55 | Yes |
| 🇬🇧 UK | ✅ Yes | £30–£45 | Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | ✅ Yes | AUD 55–75 | Yes |
Capnat is globally available from certified Indian exporters for personal use with a valid prescription.
🔗 Indian Alternatives (Internal Links)
| 💊 Product Name | 🏭 Manufacturer | 🔗 Link |
|---|---|---|
| Capegard 500 mg | Cipla Ltd | Capegard 500 |
| Xelbin 500 mg | Biocon Ltd | Xelbin 500 |
| Capetero 500 mg | Hetero Healthcare | Capetero 500 |
| Capegem 500 mg | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Capegem 500 |
| Capnat DS 500 mg | Natco Pharma Ltd | Capnat DS 500 |
📚 External Medical References
🩺 Final Medical Disclaimer
This document is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional oncology care. Always follow your doctor’s treatment plan.

