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Ureacos 500mg Capsule

Contains:Hydroxyurea (500mcg) ↗
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Ureacos 500mg Capsule

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Composition:Hydroxyurea (500mcg)
Manufacturer:Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
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About this medicine

Ureacos 500mg Capsule (Hydroxyurea (500mcg))is a prescription oncology medicine. Below is educational product information — follow your doctor's advice for dose and use.

Ureacos 500 Capsule is used in the treatment of some kinds of cancer and to prevent painful episodes associated with sickle cell anemia. It may be also used to treat some other conditions. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.This medicine can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include hematological disorders, gastrointestinal symptoms, eating disorders, and weight loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver and heart function during treatment with this medicine.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have bleeding, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Quick Facts

Chemical ClassAnti Metabolites, {Urea}
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAnticancer-others

Composition / Active Salt

Hydroxyurea (500mcg)

Dosage Form

Capsule

Prescription Status

Doctor's Rx Required

Uses of Ureacos 500mg Capsule

Head and neck cancer
Sickle cell anemia

Side Effects of Ureacos 500mg Capsule

Oncology medicines should be administered strictly under medical supervision. Inform your oncologist immediately if you experience adverse symptoms.

Hematological disorder
Gastrointestinal disorder
Eating disorder
Azoospermia (absence of sperms)
Decreased appetite
Fever
Oligospermia (low sperm count)
Skin cancer
Bone marrow suppression
Hallucination
Convulsion
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary edema
Pancreatic inflammation
Liver toxicity
Cutaneous vasculitis
Increased uric acid level in blood

Clinical Safety Advice for Ureacos 500mg Capsule

Follow expert clinical guidelines regarding interactions, precautions, and medical conditions when taking Ureacos 500mg Capsule.

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ureacos 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ureacos 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ureacos 500 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Ureacos 500 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CAUTION

Ureacos 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ureacos 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver
CAUTION

Ureacos 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ureacos 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Storage & Delivery Protocol

Preservation and climate-safe dispatch guidelines for Ureacos 500mg Capsule across India.

Store below 30°C

Storage Conditions

Store below 30C

Climate-Sealed Transit

Dispatched in protective, tamper-evident and moisture-sealed packaging.

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Prescription and genuine batch validated prior to dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), oranges, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid dehydration. You can also have soups and juice frequently to hydrate yourself.

You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent you from becoming dehydrated, eat small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and suck on hard candy or popsicles to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Various things can help you to reduce tiredness and cope with it, for example, gentle exercise. Always consult your doctor before doing any kind of exercise.

This treatment may harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to become pregnant or father a child while you are having treatment and for at least 6 months afterward. Talk to your doctor about effective contraception before starting the treatment.

Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.

Use a moisturizer to get relief from rashes, and dry and itchy skin. Avoid direct sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen (SPF of more than 15) whenever you step outdoors. Do not go swimming if you have a rash because the chlorine in the water can make it worse. Avoid hot water baths and wear loose and cotton fabric clothes. Your skin will tend to become better once treatment is stopped.

To relieve constipation, include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener (with a doctor's prescription) once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, consult your doctor.

Since Ureacos 500 Capsule lowers the number of white blood cells and platelets in your blood, it puts you at a risk of getting an infection. In order to prevent, avoid people who have infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you may be getting an infection, or if you get a fever, or chills.

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