| Generic Name(s) | Letrozole (2.5mg) |
| Manufacturer / Brand | Cipla Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Aromatase inhibitor |
| Prescription Required | β Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
Fertolet Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.Fertolet Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors, which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body.Β It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, fatigue, increased sweating, andΒ increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. They may suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or you had a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones).Β Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density before and thereafter treatment.
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Common and serious side effects may include:
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient and strength (Letrozole (2.5mg)):
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications. Generic alternatives with same salts are therapeutically equivalent.