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Avastin 100 mg

NAFDAC Reg. No. A6-0123 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Avastin 100 mg
NAFDAC number
A6-0123
Active ingredient
Bevacizumab
Strength
100 mg/4 mL
Form
Concentrate for solution for infusion
Pack size
4 mL x 1's (in single-dose vial)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Roche Products Limited
Approved
26 Feb 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
22 Feb 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Avastin 100 mg is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A6-0123). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Avastin 100 mg is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for bevacizumab, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Avastin is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with intravenous fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for first- or second-line treatment. ( 1.1 ) Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for second-line treatment in patients who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use : Avastin is not indicated for adjuvant treatment of colon cancer. …

Possible side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistulae [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Surgery and Wound Healing Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Venous Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Renal Injury and Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ]. …

Do not use if

None. None ( 4 )

Warnings

Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistula : Discontinue for gastrointestinal perforations, tracheoesophageal fistula, grade 4 fistula, or fistula formation involving any organ ( 5.1 ) Surgery and Wound Healing Complications : In patients who experience wound healing complications during Avastin treatment, withhold Avastin until adequate wound healing. Withhold for at least 28 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer Avastin for at least 28 days following a major surgery, and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of AVASTIN after resolution of wound healing complication has not been established. Discontinue for wound healing complication of necrotizing fasciitis. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ], Avastin may cause fetal harm in pregnant women. Limited postmarketing reports describe cases of fetal malformations with use of Avastin in pregnancy; however, these reports are insufficient to determine drug-associated risks. …

Storage

Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton until time of use to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake the vial or carton.

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

NAFDAC recall & alert notices

Public Alert No. 015/2026 – Alert on Confirmed Counterfeit of Avastin 400mg/ 16ml and Tecentriq 1200mg/20ml in Nigeria12 Mar 2026 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying healthcare professionals and the public of confirmed counterfeit batches of Avastin® 400mg/16ml (Bevacizumab) and Tecentriq® 1200mg/20ml (Atezolizumab) circulating in Nigeria. This alert is issued in response to official communicatio…Public Alert No. 012/2026 – Alert on Confirmed Counterfeit Batches of Avastin 400mg in Nigeria8 Mar 2026 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is informing the healthcare providers and the public of a report of confirmed counterfeit Avastin 400mg in Nigeria.The Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH), Roche, reported that an oncologist from a local hospital expressed concern about potenti…Public Alert No. 052/2024 – Alert of Confirmed Cases of Two Counterfeit Batches of Avastin 400mg/16ml, Manufactured By Roche Diagnostics Public Gmbh, Mannheim, Germany23 Dec 2024 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying the public of two confirmed cases of two batches of counterfeit AVASTIN 400mg/16ml with batch number H0223B08 and H4239A70 in Nigeria. H0223B08The Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) Roche notified the Agency that a pharmacist repo…Public Alert No. 030/2024 – Alert on Confirmed Counterfeit of Avastin in Nigeria6 Aug 2024 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) informs the healthcare providers and the public of a report of Confirmed Counterfeit of Avastin in Nigeria.The Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) Roche reported that an oncologist from a local hospital raised the suspicion for counterfeited ma…

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About Avastin 100 mg

What is in Avastin 100 mg?

Avastin 100 mg contains Bevacizumab (100 mg/4 mL), as concentrate for solution for infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Avastin 100 mg registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Avastin 100 mg is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A6-0123, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Avastin 100 mg been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Avastin 100 mg in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Avastin 100 mg is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A6-0123, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Avastin 100 mg used for?

Avastin is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with intravenous fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for first- or second-line treatment. ( 1.1 ) Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for second-line treatment in patients who (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for bevacizumab. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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