Uses of medication:

Furmecil is a fixed-dose combination oral chemotherapy medicine with active constituents-Tegafur, Gimeracil and Oteracil (also known as S-1) to treat adults with advanced gastric cancer.

Dosage:

The recommended standard dose of Furmecil when administered in combination with cisplatin is 25mg/m2 (expressed as tegafur content), twice daily, morning and evening, for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days rest (one treatment cycle). Repeat the treatment cycle every 4 weeks. Capsules should be taken by mouth with water at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after a meal. Furmecil (Tegafur/gimeracil/oteracil) should only be prescribed by a qualified health specialist experienced in treating cancer patients with anti-neoplastic medicinal products.

Treatment Reactions:

The most commonly reported side effects due to Furmecil in combination with cisplatin may include:

  • anemia
  • neutropenia
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • anorexia
  • fatigue
  • abdominal pain
  • weight decrease