Fill in the details displayed in the green boxes and indicate the patient's
renal function. Renal function can be calculated from the
Cockcroft and Gault creatinine clearance calculator. Press "Calculate"
to display the dosage. For additional information, click on the information
bubbles.
The patient's dose is calculated according to the standard recommended starting
dose for XELODA. XELODA'S recommended dose is 1250 mg/m
2 administered
orally BID morning and evening; equivalent to 2,500 mg/m
2 total
daily dose. Tablets should be swallowed with water within 30 minutes of a meal.