UFT® is a combination oral chemotherapy used to treat certain types of cancer e.g. head and neck, colorectal, gastric, liver, gallbladder or bile duct, pancreatic, lung, breast, bladder, prostate and uterine cervical cancers.
It is a capsule taken by mouth and swallowed whole with water. Take at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after food.
The dose given is based on your body weight and height. Take the exact number of capsules and follow the dosing schedule instructed by your doctor.
If you miss a dose of UFT®, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times. Do not double dose.
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
If you overdose on this medication, inform your doctor immediately.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on March 2019
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