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Meqsel Tablet

Trametinib (0.5mg)

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Meqsel Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma. An unresectable or metastatic melanoma is an advanced stage of skin cancer where the cancer has either spread to other parts of the body or has become challenging to remove through surgery.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Trametinib (0.5mg)

Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Meqsel Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment. Your doctor may advise regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. You must inform the doctor if you experience eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine are rash, diarrhea, and lymphedema (swelling of lymph nodes). It may also cause other side effects like fever, chills, fatigue, rash, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects that do not go away or get worse. They may be able to help you with ways of preventing or reducing the effects.

Before taking Meqsel Tablet, tell your doctor if you have 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 about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Meqsel Tablet

Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma

Benefits of Meqsel Tablet

Treatment of unresectable or metastatic Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Meqsel Tablet sticks to the genetic code, called DNA, of the cancer cells and kills them. It also prevents their growth and further spread, which help treat cancer.

Side effects of Meqsel 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 Meqsel

Rash
Diarrhea
Lymphedema
Fever
Chills
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Peripheral edema
Cough
Headache
Joint pain
Night sweats
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Muscle pain

How to use Meqsel 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. Meqsel Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Meqsel Tablet works

Meqsel Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells.

Quick tips

Notify your doctor if you develop swelling in your feet, shortness of breath, or a fast heartbeat, as these could be signs of heart-related side effects, which require prompt attention while on this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient of Meqsel Tablet.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had lung disease or breathing problems; diabetes; bleeding problems or blood clots; colitis (inflammation of the colon); stomach problems; high blood pressure; heart, eye, liver, or kidney disease; or any other medical conditions.
Meqsel Tablet may decrease fertility in women. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking Meqsel Tablet.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Safety advice

Alcohol

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Meqsel Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

Meqsel Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Patients should be made aware of potential for fatigue, dizziness, or eye problems that might affect the ability to drive or use machines.

Kidney

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Interaction with drugs

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

Moderate