What is the guide for determining the dosage of xeloda (capecitabine) pills that are given during chemo for colorectal cancer?

Body surface area: Xeloda (capecitabine) dosing is based on your height and weight, which are used in a formula called 'body surface area', in m2 or 'meters squared'. The patients body surface area is multiplied by the dose in mg/ m2 that has been established in studies.

There is a standard: The dose is based upon the height and weight of the patient.