Tamoxilon 20 Mg Tablet

How to use Tamoxilon 20 Mg 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. Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.

Expert Advice

• Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer.
• It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast. 
• Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after you stop taking it.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
• Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is Tamoxilon and for what it is used for?

Tamoxilon contains a medicine, Tamoxifen which works against a female sex hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.

Q. How and in what dose should I use Tamoxilon?

Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Tamoxilon may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

Q. What if I forget to take Tamoxilon?

If you forget to take a dose of Tamoxilon, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.

Q. What if I stop taking Tamoxilon?

Do not stop taking Tamoxilon, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.

Q. What are the common side effects of using Tamoxilon?

The most common side effects associated with Tamoxilon include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.Show moreShow less