Erlonib® 150mg Tablets (Erlotinib) – Targeted Therapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Erlonib 150mg (erlotinib) is a targeted tablet for non-small cell lung cancer that carries an EGFR mutation. Erlotinib is also approved, at a lower strength, for advanced pancreatic cancer. You take it by mouth at home. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers to every city in Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Erlonib 150mg?

Erlonib 150mg is a film-coated tablet of erlotinib, produced in Pakistan by Pharmasol. Erlotinib belongs to a group of targeted medicines called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Some lung cancers grow because of a change, or mutation, in a protein called EGFR that sends constant growth signals. Erlotinib switches off that signal, so the tumour can shrink or stop growing. It is not standard chemotherapy, and it does not cause the hair loss many people expect.

What is it used for?

• Non-small cell lung cancer with an EGFR mutation, that is locally advanced or has spread, as the first treatment or as maintenance treatment
• Non-small cell lung cancer that has grown after at least one earlier chemotherapy
• Advanced pancreatic cancer, at a lower strength and together with gemcitabine

Before lung cancer treatment starts, a laboratory tests a sample of the tumour or blood to confirm the EGFR mutation. Your oncologist uses that result to decide whether erlotinib is right for you.

How is it taken?

You swallow Erlonib 150mg once a day at home, at about the same time each day. Take it on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after eating. Your doctor decides the dose and may lower it if side effects become hard to manage. Smoking reduces the amount of erlotinib in your blood, so stopping smoking helps the medicine work. Tell your doctor about every other medicine you use, especially those for stomach acid.

Common side effects

• An acne-like rash on the face, chest and back
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite and tiredness
• Dry, itchy skin and sore eyes
• Mouth sores

Contact your oncologist straight away if you develop new or worsening breathlessness and cough, diarrhoea that does not settle, a painful red eye, blistering skin, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Storage

Store the tablets below 30°C in their original pack to keep them dry, and out of the reach of children.

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 deliver the monthly pack to your home anywhere in Pakistan.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often set up a monthly supply of Erlonib 150mg for parents in Pakistan through us. We also stock Tarceva 150mg (erlotinib). For other types of non-small cell lung cancer, doctors may prescribe Relitrexed 500mg (pemetrexed), and you can browse all our oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 150 mg per film-coated tablet
• Drug class: EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor
• Indications: first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR activating mutations; switch maintenance in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR activating mutations and stable disease after first-line chemotherapy; locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen; metastatic pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine
• Mechanism: reversibly inhibits EGFR (HER1) tyrosine kinase phosphorylation, blocking downstream proliferation and survival signalling
• Label dose: NSCLC 150 mg once daily, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food; pancreatic cancer 100 mg once daily with gemcitabine; reduce in 50 mg steps for toxicity
• Monitoring / key precautions: confirm EGFR mutation status before first-line use; interstitial lung disease (interrupt for new pulmonary symptoms); hepatotoxicity, so check liver function periodically; diarrhoea with dehydration and renal failure; GI perforation; bullous skin disorders; keratitis; avoid PPIs, and separate H2 antagonists; CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers alter exposure; smoking lowers levels; monitor INR with warfarin; contraindicated in pregnancy
• Storage: below 30°C; protect from moisture
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 30 tablets

Frequently asked questions

What is Erlonib 150mg used for?

Erlonib 150mg treats non-small cell lung cancer, mainly when the tumour has an EGFR mutation. Erlotinib also treats advanced pancreatic cancer at a lower strength with gemcitabine.

What is the Erlonib 150mg price in Pakistan?

Erlonib 150mg costs Rs 37,359 per pack of 30 tablets. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can I get Erlonib 150mg in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub delivers across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad.

Do I need a prescription to buy Erlonib 150mg?

Yes. Erlotinib is a prescription-only cancer medicine. Send a clear photo of your oncologist’s prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

How do I take Erlonib 150mg?

Swallow it once a day on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. Your oncologist explains your exact plan and how long to continue.

Does smoking affect Erlonib 150mg?

Yes. Smoking speeds up how fast the body clears erlotinib, which lowers its level in the blood. Stopping smoking gives the medicine the best chance to work.

How should Erlonib 150mg be stored?

Keep it below 30°C in the original pack, away from moisture and out of reach of children.

Can I order Erlonib 150mg for my parents in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. Many families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order through MedHub for parents in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home.

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.