Fluorouracil, 5-FU

Category: Cancer

Fluorouracil (5-FU), sold under the brand name Adrucil among others, is a cytotoxic chemotherapy medication used to treat cancer.[2] By intravenous injection it is used for treatment of colorectal cancer, oesophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.[2] As a cream it is used for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and skin warts.[3][4] Side effects of use by injection are common.&... [wikipedia]

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Fluorouracil 5 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 0378-4791
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Fluorouracil Cream Cream 5 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 0378-8078
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Fluorouracil 50 mg/ml Topical Solution
NDC: 43547-258
Labeler:
Solco Healthcare Us LLC
Fluorouracil 20 mg/ml Topical Solution
NDC: 43547-259
Labeler:
Solco Healthcare Us LLC
Fluorouracil 5 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 66530-258
Labeler:
Spear Dermatology Products Inc
Fluorouracil 5 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 68682-004
Labeler:
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals

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