# 5-Flurouracil Injection 500mg

**Group:** Oncology  ·  **Pack:** 10 ml  ·  **MRP:** ₹11.50  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1178

**Availability:** Listed on the Government of India Jan Aushadhi (PMBI) platform as a low-cost generic.

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

Medicines used in the treatment of cancer, given under specialist oncology care. They are used by people diagnosed with specific cancers, usually as part of a planned treatment regimen.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Take exactly as your oncology team directs.
- Attend all scheduled doses and monitoring appointments.
- Report fevers, infections, bleeding, or unusual symptoms promptly.

### Do's

- Tell your team about all other medicines and supplements you take.
- Ask about contraception and pregnancy planning if relevant.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop or change doses on your own.
- Do not share these medicines with anyone else.
- Do not delay reporting new or worsening symptoms.

### Others

Availability and rules vary by country. Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with a doctor or pharmacist.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

Medicines used in the treatment of cancer, given under specialist oncology care. They are used by people diagnosed with specific cancers, usually as part of a planned treatment regimen.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Take exactly as your oncology team directs.
- Attend all scheduled doses and monitoring appointments.
- Report fevers, infections, bleeding, or unusual symptoms promptly.

### Do's

- Tell your team about all other medicines and supplements you take.
- Ask about contraception and pregnancy planning if relevant.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop or change doses on your own.
- Do not share these medicines with anyone else.
- Do not delay reporting new or worsening symptoms.

### Others

Availability varies across Europe; confirm with a doctor or pharmacist.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

Medicines used in the treatment of cancer, given under specialist oncology care. They are used by people diagnosed with specific cancers, usually as part of a planned treatment regimen.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Take exactly as your oncology team directs.
- Attend all scheduled doses and monitoring appointments.
- Report fevers, infections, bleeding, or unusual symptoms promptly.

### Do's

- Tell your team about all other medicines and supplements you take.
- Ask about contraception and pregnancy planning if relevant.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop or change doses on your own.
- Do not share these medicines with anyone else.
- Do not delay reporting new or worsening symptoms.

### Others

Availability varies in the USA; confirm with a doctor or pharmacist.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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