• Erlotib 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
• Erlotib 100mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal
• You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it
• The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss
• It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you
• It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out
• In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor
• Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine.
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy
• It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine
• If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine.

Uses of Erlotib 100mg Tablet

• In Pancreatic cancer Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin
• This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss
• Erlotib 100mg Tablet helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread
• It will help you live a longer and healthier life
• In Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers
• Erlotib 100mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Erlotib 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Erlotib 100mg Tablet

• Abdominal pain
• Bone pain
• Breathlessness
• Constipation
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Infection
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Rash
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Vomiting
• Weight loss