Filcad P Injection is a pegfilgrastim medicine marketed by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Oncocare division), India, supplied as a 0.6 ml pre-filled syringe containing 6 mg of pegfilgrastim.

Pegfilgrastim is a long-acting growth factor that tells the bone marrow to produce more neutrophils. These white blood cells defend the body against infection, and their numbers often fall after cancer chemotherapy.

The carton describes it as a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colourless liquid for subcutaneous use. It is normally given as one injection per chemotherapy cycle, with the timing set by the treating oncologist, and it must not be sold without a prescription from a medical oncologist.

Store the syringe at 2-8 degrees C, do not freeze or shake it, and keep it away from children. Bone pain and injection-site reactions can occur, and any fever, breathing trouble, left-sided upper abdominal or shoulder pain, or allergic reaction should be reported to the doctor straight away.

Always buy prescription medicines only against a valid prescription and keep them in the original pack with the batch number and expiry date visible. Check the expiry date before each use, never share your medicine with another person, and tell your doctor about all other medicines, supplements or skin products you use so that interactions can be avoided. If you notice an unusual reaction, stop the product and seek medical advice promptly.

Key Benefits

• Helps lower the risk of infection after chemotherapy
• Supports recovery of neutrophil counts
• Sterile, preservative-free pre-filled syringe
• One subcutaneous injection per chemotherapy cycle as advised
• Marketed by Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India

Key Features

• Brand: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Oncocare), India
• Form: injection in a 0.6 ml pre-filled syringe
• Strength: pegfilgrastim 6 mg/0.6 ml
• Store at 2-8 degrees C, do not freeze or shake
• Prescription-only (Rx) by a medical oncologist

Key Ingredients

• Pegfilgrastim 6 mg per 0.6 ml
• Acetate
• Sorbitol (I.P.)
• Polysorbate-20 (I.P.)
• Water for injection (I.P.)

How to Use

• Use only as prescribed by your oncologist, as a subcutaneous injection.
• Bring the syringe to room temperature as directed before use.
• Inject under the skin as taught by a healthcare professional.
• Do not freeze or shake the syringe.
• Discard any unused portion and never reuse the syringe.

Legal Disclaimer

This is a prescription-only medicine (Schedule H). It is supplied in its original manufacturer pack and must be used only as directed by a qualified doctor, who will decide the dose and duration. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not use if the pack is damaged or the seal is broken. Product images are for illustration only.

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