Package(a):
TABLETS: 30 x 10 mg. Dosage(a):
Adults: The recommended daily dose of tamoxifen is normally 20 mg. No additional benefit, in terms of delayed recurrence or improved survival in patients, has been demonstrated with higher doses. Substantive evidence supporting the use of treatment with 30-40 mg per day is not available, although these doses have been used in some patients with advanced disease.
Elderly patients: Similar dosing regimens have been used in elderly patients with breast cancer and in some of these patients it has been used as sole therapy. Prescribing Restrictions: None
Package(b):
TABLETS: 30 x 20 mg. Dosage(b):
Adults: The recommended daily dose of tamoxifen is normally 20 mg. No additional benefit, in terms of delayed recurrence or improved survival in patients, has been demonstrated with higher doses. Substantive evidence supporting the use of treatment with 30-40 mg per day is not available, although these doses have been used in some patients with advanced disease.
Elderly patients: Similar dosing regimens have been used in elderly patients with breast cancer and in some of these patients it has been used as sole therapy. Prescribing Restrictions: None
Indications:
Palliative treatment of breast cancer, generally in post-menopausal women, either alone or in combination with other modalities. Contra-Indications:
Should not be given to patients who have experienced hypersensitivity to the product or any of its ingredients. Must not be given during pregnancy. Pre-menopausal patients must be carefully examined before treatment for breast cancer to exclude the possibility of pregnancy. Concurrent anastrozole therapy. Special Precautions:
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