Dotaxol® 80mg/2ml Injection (Docetaxel) – Chemotherapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Dotaxol 80mg (docetaxel 80mg/2ml) is a taxane chemotherapy vial that oncologists use for prostate, breast, lung, stomach and head and neck cancers. A nurse gives it as a one-hour infusion into a vein at a cancer hospital. MedHub supplies it with a prescription and delivers to cities across Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Dotaxol 80mg?

Dotaxol 80mg is the larger vial of Pharmasol’s docetaxel, produced in Pakistan. It contains 80mg of the medicine in 2ml of concentrate. Many adult doses fall close to this amount, so one vial often covers most of a single treatment. Docetaxel belongs to the taxanes, a group of medicines that stop cancer cells from completing division.

What is it used for?

Doctors prescribe this medicine in the following cancers:

• Advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy, given alongside prednisone
• Breast cancer, both to reduce the risk of return after surgery and to control cancer that has spread
• Advanced non-small cell lung cancer
• Advanced cancer of the stomach
• Head and neck cancer, as treatment before radiotherapy or surgery

The right combination depends on your diagnosis. Your oncologist explains why docetaxel fits your plan and what other medicines come with it.

How is it given?

You get Dotaxol 80mg as an intravenous drip in a hospital day unit. The infusion usually takes about an hour, and the cycle repeats every three weeks in most plans. You start steroid tablets before the drip to protect against fluid retention and allergic reactions. Your doctor decides the dose from your body surface area and blood results, and may lower it if side effects become hard to manage.

Common side effects

• Nausea, diarrhoea and changes in appetite
• Hair loss that starts within the first few weeks
• Low white blood cells, which make infections more likely
• Darkened or loose nails
• Muscle aches and fatigue

Phone your oncology team immediately if you have a temperature of 38°C or above, trouble breathing, a rash or itching during the infusion, or swelling that spreads quickly.

Storage

Keep the vial at a temperature between 2°C and 25°C, protected from light in its carton. A cool cupboard works well. Never freeze it.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We send the vial to your door or the cancer centre treating you.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often arrange this medicine for relatives in Pakistan through MedHub. If the prescribed dose is slightly above 80mg, ask us about adding Dotaxol 20mg/0.5ml. We also carry Docetaxel AHP 80mg and other oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: docetaxel 80 mg/2 ml (40 mg/ml), concentrate for solution for infusion
• Drug class: antineoplastic, taxane (microtubule inhibitor)
• Indications: metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with prednisone; operable node-positive breast cancer (adjuvant, with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide) and locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer; non-small cell lung cancer after platinum failure, or first line with cisplatin; advanced gastric adenocarcinoma with cisplatin and fluorouracil; induction treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
• Mechanism: promotes assembly of tubulin into stable microtubules and inhibits their depolymerization, causing G2/M arrest
• Label dose: prostate cancer 75 mg/m² every 3 weeks with continuous prednisone; breast and lung cancer 60–100 mg/m² as monotherapy or 75 mg/m² in combination; all given as a 1-hour IV infusion every 3 weeks
• Monitoring / key precautions: dexamethasone premedication; neutrophil count of at least 1,500 cells/mm³ before each cycle; hepatic function before treatment, with avoidance in significant impairment; monitor for hypersensitivity, fluid retention, peripheral neuropathy, severe cutaneous reactions and enterocolitis; effective contraception during and after treatment
• Storage: 2–25°C in the outer carton to protect from light
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 1 vial

Frequently asked questions

What conditions is Dotaxol 80mg prescribed for?

Dotaxol 80mg is prescribed for advanced prostate cancer, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, advanced stomach cancer and head and neck cancer.

What is the Dotaxol 80mg price in Pakistan?

Dotaxol 80mg costs Rs 28,000 per vial. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can you send Dotaxol 80mg to Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub ships to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and other cities in Pakistan.

Is a prescription required for Dotaxol 80mg?

Yes. We supply Dotaxol 80mg only against a valid oncologist’s prescription. Our pharmacist reviews the photo you send on WhatsApp before confirming.

How is Dotaxol 80mg given?

Through a vein, as a drip lasting about one hour, in a hospital or chemotherapy unit. Most patients receive it once every three weeks with steroid tablets around each cycle.

Is one Dotaxol 80mg vial enough for a full dose?

Often, but not always. Your dose depends on your height and weight, so some patients need one vial, while others need an extra smaller vial to reach the exact amount.

Does Dotaxol 80mg need to be kept in a fridge?

No. Store it between 2°C and 25°C, inside the carton to block light. Avoid hot cars and direct sun, and never freeze it.

How can I order Dotaxol 80mg for my parents while living abroad?

Share the prescription with us on WhatsApp, complete payment from the UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia or elsewhere, and we deliver to your parents’ home or hospital in Pakistan.

Last updated: 3 October 2026

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.