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Pharmedic Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
Hydrourea 500mg Cap 100's
Hydroxyurea 500 mg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 100 Cap
Frequently asked
Can I take this medicine with food?
Hydroxyurea can be taken with or without foodCan I take multiple medications around the same time?
Yes, you can take multiple medications around the same time in some cases, but it depends on the type of medicines, doses, and your health condition. There is no universal rule that “all medicines are safe together at the same time.”
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Product Summary:
A cell-growth–slowing (cytotoxic) medicine that reduces abnormal blood cell production in certain diseases.
Who It's For:
Patients with sickle cell disease People with chronic myeloid disorders (e.g., polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia) Selected blood cancers (as part of treatment plans) Some cases of severe thalassemia (specialist use)
Key Benefits:
✔️ Reduces pain crises in sickle cell disease ✔️ Lowers abnormally high blood cell counts ✔️ Helps prevent blood clots and complications ✔️ Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery in sickle cell disease ✔️ Can reduce need for blood transfusions in some patients
- Generic name
- Hydroxyurea 500 mg
- Manufacturer
- Pharmedic Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd
- Form
- Capsule
- Pack size
- Pack of 100 Cap
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- MRP
- Rs.1,450
Uses
Primary Use:
Treatment of sickle cell disease to reduce painful crises and complications
Also Used For:
Polycythemia vera (too many red blood cells) Essential thrombocythemia (high platelet count) Selected chronic myeloproliferative disorders Certain blood cancers (under specialist care
Who May Benefit:
Patients with sickle cell disease and frequent pain crises Individuals with abnormally high blood cell or platelet counts Patients with bone marrow-related blood disorders People under hematology specialist supervision requiring long-term blood control therapy
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
Can cause bone marrow suppression (low white cells, red cells, or platelets) Increased risk of infections, anemia, and bleeding Requires regular blood tests (CBC monitoring) May cause mouth ulcers, skin changes, or darkening of nails/skin Long-term use may increase risk of secondary cancers (rare but possible) Can affect fertility in some patients
Avoid If:
You are pregnant or planning pregnancy (can harm the baby) You have severe bone marrow suppression You have severe anemia, low WBC, or low platelets You are allergic to hydroxyurea You have severe liver or kidney failure (may require dose adjustment or avoidance)
Interactions:
Other chemotherapy or bone marrow–suppressing drugs → increased toxicity Antiretroviral drugs (HIV medicines) → increased side effects risk Radiation therapy → increased bone marrow suppression Live vaccines → reduced immunity and higher infection risk Drugs affecting kidney function → may increase toxicity
Common side effects
Nausea or vomiting, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea or constipation
Generic & branded alternatives
Same active ingredients — verified equivalents you can switch to.
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