Capecitabine (Xeloda)
$16.20
Xeloda contains Capecitabine, a chemotherapy tablet used for bowel, breast and stomach cancers.
Drug Information
5 reviews for Capecitabine (Xeloda)
Xeloda contains Capecitabine.
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy medicine taken as tablets. It is used for bowel, breast and stomach cancers.
It is given in cycles, often 2 weeks on and 1 week off, as your cancer team plans.
What is it used for?
- Bowel (colorectal) cancer
- Breast cancer
- Stomach and food pipe cancers
How does it work?
Capecitabine is turned into a chemotherapy drug called 5-fluorouracil, mostly inside tumours. It stops cancer cells from making DNA and dividing.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, heart disease, or a known DPD enzyme deficiency. A test may be done before starting.
- It can make warfarin much stronger. Tell your doctor if you take it.
- Do not take it with brivudine (a shingles medicine).
- Use reliable contraception. Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Xeloda can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Hand-foot syndrome: red, sore, swollen or peeling palms and soles
- Diarrhoea
- Feeling sick
- Tiredness
- Mouth sores
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Diarrhoea more than 4 times a day or at night
- Being sick more than once in 24 hours
- Fever or signs of infection
- Painful hands or feet that stop you doing daily tasks
- Chest pain
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take it twice a day, 12 hours apart, within 30 minutes after breakfast and the evening meal.
- Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush or cut them.
- Your dose is based on your body size. Follow your cancer team's schedule exactly.
- Use moisturiser on your hands and feet every day.
If you miss a dose: Skip the missed dose. Do not take extra. Tell your cancer team.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QWhat is hand-foot syndrome?
- A
Redness, soreness or peeling of the hands and feet. Moisturise daily and tell your team early, as they can adjust the dose.
- QWhat should I do about diarrhoea?
- A
Contact your cancer team if you have 4 or more loose stools in a day.
- QWhy take Xeloda after meals?
- A
Food helps with absorption and reduces stomach upset.

Ravi Ramos –
I ordered Capecitabine from here last week and the whole thing was hassle free. It was wrapped well enough that I had no worry about damage. The team kept me updated on my order status.
Louis Nasser –
My order went through without any problems. It arrived on time, just as I expected. Honestly, plain, tidy packaging and everything inside was in order. I got a helpful reply when I asked about my order. I will be ordering Xeloda from here again.
Tunde Ahuja –
Wanted to share my experience with this order. I had a question about my Capecitabine order and the support team replied fast. Very satisfied with how it all went.
Karan Karlsson –
Just got my order and everything went well. Everything was in order when I opened the box. No surprise fees at checkout, which I appreciated. No delays at all with shipping. Overall very good, thanks.
Charlotte Aguilar –
The product matched the description on the page. Plus, the total I saw at checkout was the total I paid. Highly satisfied with the service.