Oxalisol® 100mg/20ml Injection (Oxaliplatin) – Chemotherapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Oxalisol 100mg (oxaliplatin) is a platinum chemotherapy for bowel cancer, used after surgery for colon cancer and for colorectal cancer that has spread. A nurse gives it as a drip into a vein, usually alongside fluorouracil and folinic acid. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers to every city in Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Oxalisol 100mg?

Oxalisol 100mg is a 20ml vial of oxaliplatin solution made in Pakistan by Pharmasol. Oxaliplatin belongs to the platinum family of cancer medicines. It attaches to the DNA inside cancer cells, so they cannot copy themselves and they die. Hospital pharmacists dilute the vial in a glucose drip before your treatment.

What is it used for?

Oncologists prescribe oxaliplatin for cancer of the colon and rectum, nearly always with fluorouracil and folinic acid (a combination many teams call FOLFOX):

• Colon cancer after surgery: for stage III disease, to lower the chance of the cancer returning once the tumour has been fully removed.
• Advanced colorectal cancer: for cancer that has spread to the liver, lungs or other organs.

Your oncologist chooses the plan after reviewing your scans, pathology report and blood tests.

How is it given?

A nurse gives Oxalisol 100mg as a drip into a vein at a hospital or day-care unit. The drip usually runs for about two hours, and treatment repeats every two weeks. You normally receive anti-sickness medicine first. Your doctor decides the dose from your height, weight and blood results, and also decides how many cycles you need.

Common side effects

• Tingling or numbness in the fingers, toes, mouth or throat, often set off by cold
• Nausea, vomiting and loose stools
• Low blood counts, which raise the risk of infection, bruising or bleeding
• Tiredness and mouth sores
• Pain or redness where the drip goes in

The cold-triggered tingling is very common. For a few days after each treatment, avoid cold drinks and ice, and wear gloves when you open the fridge. Call your care team straight away if you have a fever of 38°C or higher, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling of the face during the drip, or diarrhoea that does not settle.

Storage

Keep the vial in its box below 25°C, away from light, and do not freeze it. The hospital pharmacy normally stores and prepares it for you.

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 pack the vial with care and deliver it to your city or hospital.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often arrange Oxalisol 100mg for parents in Pakistan through MedHub. If the prescribed dose needs a top-up vial, ask about Oxalisol 50mg/10ml. Many bowel cancer plans also include Flurosol 500mg (fluorouracil), and you can browse all our oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: oxaliplatin 100 mg/20 ml (5 mg/ml) concentrate for solution for infusion
• Drug class: platinum-based alkylating-like antineoplastic agent
• Indications: adjuvant treatment of stage III (Dukes C) colon cancer after complete resection of the primary tumour, in combination with fluorouracil and folinic acid; treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with fluorouracil and folinic acid
• Mechanism: forms platinum-DNA intra-strand and inter-strand cross-links that block DNA replication and transcription, leading to apoptosis
• Label dose: 85 mg/m² as a 2–6 hour IV infusion every 2 weeks with fluorouracil and folinic acid; adjuvant treatment runs for 12 cycles (6 months); dilute in 5% glucose only, never in sodium chloride or chloride-containing solutions
• Monitoring / key precautions: check blood counts before each cycle and neurological status before each cycle; adjust or delay for persistent neuropathy or haematological toxicity; watch for hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis; contraindicated in severe renal impairment, pre-existing neuropathy with functional impairment, pregnancy and breastfeeding; rare pulmonary fibrosis, QT prolongation and posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
• Storage: below 25°C in the outer carton to protect from light; do not freeze
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 1 vial

Frequently asked questions

What is Oxalisol 100mg used for?

Oxalisol 100mg treats colorectal cancer. Doctors give it after surgery for stage III colon cancer, and for bowel cancer that has spread, together with fluorouracil and folinic acid.

What is the Oxalisol 100mg price in Pakistan?

Oxalisol 100mg costs Rs 11,000 to Rs 28,000 per vial. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can I get Oxalisol 100mg 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 Oxalisol 100mg?

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

How is Oxalisol 100mg given?

It runs as a drip into a vein over about two hours, usually every two weeks, at a hospital or day-care unit. Fluorouracil and folinic acid are often given in the same session.

Why does Oxalisol 100mg make cold things feel painful?

Oxaliplatin briefly affects the nerves, so cold drinks, cold air or cold metal can cause tingling, cramps or a tight throat for a few days after each dose. Keep warm, sip room-temperature drinks and tell your doctor if the tingling lasts between cycles.

How should Oxalisol 100mg be stored?

Store the vial below 25°C in its original box, protected from light, and never freeze it.

Can I order Oxalisol 100mg 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 or hospital.

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.