Castramid Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Castramid Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.

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General Information

Contains

Bicalutamide (50mg)

Marketer

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Castramid Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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.

Anemia (low number of red blood cells) is very common side effect of this medicine. Other than this, yellowing of skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dark urine, and skin rashes are some side effects which require immediate action. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, hence take extra caution while going out.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have diabetes, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.

Uses of Castramid Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Benefits of Castramid Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer
Castramid Tablet is used in prostate cancer to block the action of male hormones that help cancer cells grow. It helps slow the progression of the disease, relieve related symptoms, and improve overall treatment outcomes.

Side effects of Castramid Tablet

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

Common side effects of Castramid

Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Edema (swelling)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Rash
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Hot flashes
Nausea
Weakness

How to use Castramid Tablet

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. Castramid Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Castramid Tablet works

Castramid Tablet works by reducing the effects of male hormones like testosterone in the body. It does this by blocking their action at specific sites, which helps slow down or prevent hormone-related changes that may affect certain cells or tissues.

All substitutes for Castramid Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Castramid Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Castramid Tablet.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Castramid Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Castramid Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Castramid Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Castramid Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Castramid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Castramid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening