Calured Tablet

Composition of Calured Tablet

Calured Tablet contains Bicalutamide (50mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Calured Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Prostate cancer Calured 50mg Tablet is used in prostate cancer to block the action of male hormones that help cancer cells grow. It helps slow the progression of the disease
• relieve related symptoms
• and improve overall treatment outcomes.

How Calured Tablet works

Calured 50mg Tablet works by reducing the effects of male hormones like testosterone in the body. It does this by blocking their action at specific sites, which helps slow down or prevent hormone-related changes that may affect certain cells or tissues.

How to take Calured 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. Calured 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Calured 50mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Calured Tablet

Most side effects of Calured are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Calured Tablet

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Calured if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Calured Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Calured Tablet

You have been prescribed Calured 50mg Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer. Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Calured 50mg Tablet. Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

RED MED MEDICAL SERVICES

Therapeutic class:

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

Trifluoromethylbenzenes