Always follow your doctor's instructions for taking XELODA. Here are some general tips:
Take XELODA tablets in the combination prescribed by your doctor for your
morning and
evening doses
Take the tablets
within 30 minutes after the end of a meal (breakfast and dinner)
Swallow XELODA tablets with water
Always be sure to take XELODA exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Other Helpful Tips About Your Daily Dose
If you take XELODA in combination with
Taxotere® (docetaxel) you may experience some
different side effects. Please ask your doctor about possible side effects
that may be caused by taking XELODA with Taxotere.
If you miss a dose of XELODA:
- Do not take the missed dose at all
- Do not double the next dose
- Continue your regular dosing schedule and check with your doctor
If you take too much XELODA, contact your doctor or local poison control center
or emergency room right away.
XELODA is usually taken for 14 days. This is followed by a 7-day rest period
(no drug). Together this is called a 21-day cycle. Your doctor will tell you how
many cycles of treatment you will need.
What to Avoid While Taking XELODA
- Women should not become pregnant while taking XELODA. XELODA may harm your unborn child. Use effective birth control while taking XELODA. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
- Do not breastfeed. XELODA may pass through your milk and harm your baby
- Men should use birth control while taking XELODA
Storing and Using XELODA
XELODA doesn't have to be refrigerated or stored in any special way. But, like
all medicines, you should use common sense when you use and store XELODA:
- Never share XELODA with someone else
- Store your XELODA tablets at normal room temperature
- Keep XELODA out of the reach of children
If someone else takes your XELODA by accident, contact your doctor or local
poison control center or emergency room right away.