Dacilon 0.5mg

What is Dacilon 0.5mg?

Dacilon 0.5mg is an Indian brand of dactinomycin, a cytotoxic antibiotic chemotherapy medicine. Each vial contains dactinomycin 0.5 mg (500 mcg) as a powder to be made up for intravenous use. It is made in India by Celon Laboratories Ltd.

What it is used for

According to the US FDA label for dactinomycin for injection (DailyMed), dactinomycin is used for Wilms tumour, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and metastatic nonseminomatous testicular cancer as part of multi phase combination chemotherapy, gestational trophoblastic neoplasia in post menarchal patients, and regional perfusion treatment of some locally recurrent solid tumours in adults. Your doctor decides whether it suits you.

Packs and price

Dacilon 0.5mg comes in packs of 1, 2 and 3 vials. The lowest price works out at about $47.92 per vial on the 3 vial pack, as of October 2026; the pack selector shows the current price. Shipping is $25 on orders under $149 and free from $149.

Prescription status

Dactinomycin injection is a prescription medicine in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Dacilon 0.5mg itself is an India made pack and is not approved by the FDA, MHRA, TGA or Health Canada. The FDA says that importing unapproved medicines for personal use is illegal in most circumstances, so check the rules where you live.

Before you order

This cancer medicine must only be given under the supervision of a doctor experienced in chemotherapy, in a hospital or clinic with the right facilities; it is not for self injection. Read the patient leaflet that comes with the pack. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you take and any health conditions you have. Get urgent medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, or a widespread rash.

Delivery

Orders usually arrive in 7 to 14 business days in plain packaging, with a tracking number.