Capecitabine is an anticancer medication. Inside the body, this medicine gets
converted into 5-fluorouracil (chemical). This chemical hampers the synthesis of
genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the cancer cells, thereby interferes with their
growth. This slows down the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

Capecitabine is an anticancer medicine which is used in the treatment of colorectal
and breast cancer.

 Diarrhea
 Abdominal pain
 Nausea
 Hair loss
 Low white blood cell count
 Blurred vision
 Weakness
 Headache
 Dry mouth
 Increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
 Muscle or joint pain
 Loss of appetite
 Bone pain
 Increased bilirubin in the bood

 Severe and sometimes deadly bleeding problems have happened in people
taking capecitabine with some blood thinners like warfarin.

 It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare
professional. It may cause severe liver and kidney injury if taken in high

quantities. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary while receiving
this medicine.
 Frequency of hair loss is much less compared to other chemotherapy drugs.
 Do not take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) is an herbal product or dietary supplement.
• Methyl Sulfonyl Methane is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Some believe that the substance can treat a wide range of health problems, mostnotably arthritis.

Methylsulfonylmethane is used in the treatment of various conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, musculoskeletal pain, rheumatoid arthritis etc. It is generally used in combination with other medicines for a more effective treatment.

• Diarrhea or constipation
•  Nausea
•  Bloating
•  Headache
•  Fatigue
•  Insomnia

• Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
•  Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
•  Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
•  Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Methyl Sulfonyl Methane as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
•  Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
•  This supplement is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.