Patient Leaflet Updated 16-Jul-2025 | Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.
Anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablets
Anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablets
anastrozole
1. What Anastrozole is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Anastrozole
3. How to take Anastrozole
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Anastrozole
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Anastrozole contains a substance called anastrozole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘aromatase inhibitors’. Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause and as a preventative treatment in postmenopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast cancer.
Anastrozole works by cutting down the amount of the hormone called oestrogen that your body makes. It does this by blocking a natural substance (an enzyme) in your body called ‘aromatase’.
Do not take anastrozole if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking anastrozole .
Talk to your doctor, or pharmacist or nurse before taking Anastrozole
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking anastrozole .
If you go into the hospital, let the medical staff know you are taking anastrozole .
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because anastrozole can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on anastrozole.
Do not take anastrozole if you are already taking any of the following medicines:
If this applies to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following:
Do not take anastrozole if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stop anastrozole if you become pregnant and talk to your doctor.
If you are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Anastrozole is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use any tools or machines. However, some people may occasionally feel weak or sleepy while taking Anastrozole . If this happens to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Anastrozole contains lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free.’
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Keep taking anastrozole for as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. It is a long-term treatment and you may need to take it for several years. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Anastrozole should not be given to children and adolescents.
If you take more anastrozole than you should, talk to a doctor straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, just take your next dose as normal.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose.
Do not stop taking your tablets unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If any of the side effects get worse, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Common (may affect 1 to 10 people in 100):
Uncommon (may affect 1 to 10 people in 1,000):
Rare (may affect 1 to 10 people in 10,000):
Anastrozole lowers the amount of the hormone called estrogen that is in your body. This may lower the mineral content of your bones. Your bones may be less strong and may be more likely to fracture. Your doctor will manage these risks according to treatment guidelines for managing bone health in women who have gone through the menopause. You should talk to your doctor about the risks and treatment options.
If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Each tablets contain 1 mg of anastrozole.
The other ingredients are:
Tablet core:
Lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate (Type A), povidone (K-30), magnesium stearate
Tablet coating:
Hypromellose 2910, titanium dioxide, macrogol 400
Film-coated tablet.
Anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablets:
White, biconvex, film coated tablet debossed with ‘A1’ on one side and plain on the other side.
Anastrozole tablets are available in blister packs.
Pack sizes: 28 film-coated tablets.
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This leaflet was last revised in 07/2025.
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