Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet

Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-cancer medicine that contains 20 mg of tamoxifen in each tablet. It belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class. Doctors use Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet to treat certain hormone receptor-positive breast cancers and to help lower the risk of breast cancer coming back in some patients. It is a tablet made by Celon Laboratories and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet blocks estrogen from attaching to receptors in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of some hormone-sensitive cancer cells. As an oral tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system before it starts working in the body.

Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet is the higher single-tablet strength compared with Tamoxilon 10 mg Tablet, so it is chosen when a doctor wants the full 20 mg dose in one tablet rather than two 10 mg tablets. This can make daily dosing simpler and may help patients who have already been assessed for this strength and need the standard treatment dose. It is not a starter strength for everyone, and the right dose depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan.

• Treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Lowering the risk of breast cancer recurrence
• Reducing breast cancer risk in selected high-risk patients
• Treatment of metastatic breast cancer in some cases

• Swallow Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly; do not change between Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet and Tamoxilon 10 mg Tablet on your own.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tamoxifen in one tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, the doctor may prescribe it once daily or in a divided schedule, but the exact dose and duration must be decided by the prescriber. Do not take more than your doctor recommends, because the maximum daily dose for your situation depends on the treatment plan and other medical factors.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tamoxifen may include:

• Hot flashes
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Menstrual changes or irregular periods
• Headache
• Leg cramps
• Mild dizziness

• Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength prescription tablet, so use it only under a doctor’s supervision and do not share it with others.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, cataracts, liver disease, or high triglycerides.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; tamoxifen can harm an unborn baby.
• Report any vaginal bleeding, vision changes, or new leg swelling right away.
• This medicine can increase the risk of blood clots, especially in people with other risk factors or reduced mobility.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines, including antidepressants and blood thinners, without checking first.
• If the tablet makes you dizzy or unwell, be careful with driving or activities that need alertness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antidepressants that affect CYP2D6, such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, and bupropion
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically directed by your oncologist
• Estrogen-containing medicines, including some hormone therapies

Store Tamoxilon 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.