Ellet 2.5mg Tablets
Ellet 2.5 MG Description
Ellet Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine containing letrozole as its active ingredient. It is used in treating advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Ellet Tablet is additionally indicated to
be used in anovulatory infertility for induction of ovulation. This medicine should be taken as instructed by your doctor. The dose and frequency will be decided by your doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water with or without water. Never miss any dose or consume it more than what is recommended. Before using Ellet Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹83.60 |
You Save | ₹11.40 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Letrozole(2.5 Mg) |
Uses | Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women, female infertility |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses of Ellet 2.5 MG
- Ellet Tablet is used in postmenopausal women for the treatment of advanced breast cancer.
- It is also used for induction of ovulation in female infertility.
Contraindications of Ellet 2.5 MG
- If you are allergic to letrozole or any other ingredients of Ellet Tablet.
- If you still get your periods.
- If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Ellet 2.5 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hot flushes (Sudden feeling of warmth)
- Increased sweating
- Skin rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Ellet 2.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from any liver or kidney diseases.
- You have any disease that affects the strength of your bones.
- You experience tendon pain or swelling while on treatment with Ellet Tablet.
- Your periods have not yet stopped, and you have not yet gone through menopause. Your doctor might ask you to confirm your menopause by performing some blood tests if it cannot be clinically confirmed.
- Ellet Tablet is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Ellet 2.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ellet 2.5 MG
- Ellet Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Ellet 2.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Ellet Tablet may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Concomitant use of Ellet Tablet along with tamoxifen (used to prevent breast cancer) should be avoided as it may alter its effects.
- Other medicines like phenytoin, clopidogrel should be used with caution along with Ellet Tablet.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Ellet 2.5 MG
- Store Ellet Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Discard unused medicine properly. Do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Dosage of Ellet 2.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of Ellet Tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Ellet Tablet?
Q: How to take Ellet Tablet?
Q: Should Ellet Tablet be taken with or without food?
Q: How long to take Ellet Tablet?
References
- Femara 2.5 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 27 April 2022]
- Femara® 2.5 mg film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 27 April 2022]
- CDSCO - Letrozole [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 27 April 2022]
- Letrozole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2021 [cited 27 April 2022]
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- Letrozole - Medicine - NHS [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2021 [cited 27 April 2022]
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