Complete dosing information for TAMOXIFEN CITRATE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Metastatic breast cancer: 20-40 mg per day. For doses greater than 20 mg per day, administer in divided doses (morning and evening). ( 2 ) Adjuvant treatment of breast cancer, DCIS, reduction of breast cancer incidence in women at high risk: 20 mg per day ( 2 ) Metastatic Breast Cancer For patients with breast cancer, the recommended daily dose of SOLTAMOX is 20 to 40 mg. Doses greater than 20 mg per day should be given in divided doses (morning and evening). Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer For use in the adjuvant setting, the recommended dose of SOLTAMOX is 20 mg daily for 5-10 years [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Doses greater than 20 mg daily yield no additional clinical benefit. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ For patients with DCIS, the recommended dose of SOLTAMOX is 20 mg daily for 5 years. Reduction in Breast Cancer Incidence in Women at High Risk In the risk reduction setting, the recommended dose of SOLTAMOX is 20 mg daily for 5 years .