Tarceva 150mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 15th, 2025

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is a product of Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Erlotinib (150mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 37781.25

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All Details About Tarceva 150mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tarceva 150mg Tablet

Description:

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Tarceva 150mg 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.

There is a Tolerant Support Program/Tolerant Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata . Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tarceva 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tarceva

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tarceva 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Tarceva 150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tarceva 150mg Tablet is recommended.
Employ of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Tarceva 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tarceva 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

How should Tarceva 150mg Tablet be taken?

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Tarceva 150mg Tablet empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 house after meals. It is advisable to take it the same time each day so that you remember when to take it.

Is Tarceva 150mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?

Tarceva 150mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Tarceva 150mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This in turn helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

How long can I take Tarceva 150mg Tablet?

You need to take Tarceva 150mg Tablet every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.

Does smoking interfere with Tarceva 150mg Tablet?

Affirmative, smoking can interfere with the working of Tarceva 150mg Tablet. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Tarceva 150mg Tablet. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Tarceva 150mg Tablet, if you keep on smoking or there is a change in the pattern of smoking.

What should I do if I get a rash while taking Tarceva 150mg Tablet?

Rash is a common side effect of Tarceva 150mg Tablet but you should not stop taking Tarceva 150mg Tablet because of this. Consult your doctor who will suggest a treatment for it. Also, avoid sun-exposure, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.

When can I plan pregnancy, if I am taking Tarceva 150mg Tablet?

Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Tarceva 150mg Tablet. If you are a woman of child-bearing age use effective contraception during treatment. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month after taking the last tablet.

Does Tarceva 150mg Tablet affect eyes?

Tarceva 150mg Tablet commonly causes conjunctivitis and dry eyes. If you develop acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light, immediately inform the doctor as you may need urgent treatment.

When should I call my doctor during treatment with Tarceva 150mg Tablet?

Inform the doctor if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing associated with cough or fever, severe or ongoing diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Also, consult your doctor if you experience acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light. Let your doctor know in case you are taking a statin (medicine to control cholesterol) along with this medicine and experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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