Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Flutamide
Chemical Class
Toluidide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
L02BB01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Flutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen (testosterone blocker) medicine. Flutamide capsules are used to treat prostate cancer . Flutamid...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Toluidide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Prostatic Hyperplasia pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Toluidide. It belongs to Androgen antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Prostatic Hyperplasia pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Flutamide is 276.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take flutamide capsules exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Flutamide is usually taken every
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use flutamide if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe liver problems
Flutamide should never be taken by a woman or a child
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease
a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
hemoglobin M disease
Important Warnings
Flutamide can cause serious liver problems
Call your doctor at once if you have upper stomach pain, itching, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or yellowing of your skin or eyes
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to flutamide : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Flutamide can cause serious liver problems . Call your doctor at once if you have: nauseaupper stomach painloss of appetiteitchingtirednessflu-like symptomsdark urineclay-colored stoolsor jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Common flutamide side effects may include: breast swelling or tendernesshot flashes
Drug Interactions
Flutamide is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementLeuprolide (Acetate)VORICONAZOLEVoriconazole may increase the serum concentration of flutamide by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of flutamide if voriconazole is initiated
discontinued or dose changed.Warfarin (Na) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 6,020.39
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 60 · approved 19 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 60Rs 6,020.39
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Below approved ceiling
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Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Lochol
20Mg
Rs 470.1Rs 31.34/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Lochol
40Mg
Rs 698.1Rs 46.54/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCILIFE PHARMA (PVT) LTD
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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