Cetuximab
Also known as: Erbitux
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In short
In the European Union, cetuximab is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer, either in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy, in first-line with FOLFOX, or as a single agent for patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and are intolerant to irinotecan. In the European Union, it is also indicated for adult patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with encorafenib and FOLFOX for first-line treatment, or with encorafenib after prior systemic therapy, as well as for squamous cell cancer of the head and neck in combination with radiation therapy or platinum-based chemotherapy. In the United States, cetuximab is an EGFR antagonist indicated for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, used in combination with radiation therapy for locally or regionally advanced disease, with platinum-based therapy and fluorouracil for recurrent locoregional or metastatic disease, or as a single agent after platinum-based therapy. In the United States, it is also indicated for K-Ras wild-type, EGFR-expressing, metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with FOLFIRI, in combination with irinotecan, or as a single agent, and for BRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with encorafenib after prior therapy.
From: Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Erbitux — EPAR, 15/07/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 318341 cetuximab
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000558
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Erbitux
Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy; in first-line in combination with FOLFOX; as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan. For details, see section 5.1. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with encorafenib and FOLFOX for the first line treatment; in combination with encorafenib in patients who have received prior systemic therapy. For details, see section 5.1, for biomarker-based patient selection, see section 4.2. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck: in combination with radiation therapy for locally advanced disease; in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for recurrent and/or metastatic disease.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Erbitux — EPAR, 15/07/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 15/07/2026 · Official document →
FDA (USA) ERBITUX
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ERBITUX ® is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) antagonist indicated for treatment of: Head and Neck Cancer Locally or regionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in combination with radiation therapy. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) Recurrent locoregional disease or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in combination with platinum-based therapy with fluorouracil. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) Recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck progressing after platinum-based therapy. ( 1.1 , 14.1 ) Colorectal Cancer K-Ras wild-type, EGFR-expressing, metastatic colorectal cancer as determined by an FDA-approved test in combination with FOLFIRI for first-line treatment, in combination with irinotecan in patients who are refractory to irinotecan-based chemotherapy, as a single-agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy or who are intolerant to irinotecan. ( 1.2 , 5.7 , 12.1 , 14.2 ) Limitations of Use: ERBITUX is not indicated for treatment of Ras-mutant colorectal cancer or when the results of the Ras mutation tests are unknown. ( 5.7 ) BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test, after prior therapy. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) ERBITUX ® is indicated: in combination with radiation therapy for the initial treatment of locally or regionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). in combination with platinum-based therapy with fluorouracil for the first-line treatment of patients with recurrent locoregional disease or metastatic SCCHN. as a single-agent for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic SCCHN for whom prior platinum-based therapy has failed. 1.2 K-Ras Wild-type, EGFR-expressing Colorectal Cancer (CRC) ERBITUX is indicated for the treatment of K-Ras wild-type, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) as determined by an FDA-approved test [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] : in combination with FOLFIRI (irinotecan, fluorouracil, leucovorin) for first-line treatment, in combination with irinotecan in patients who are refractory to irinotecan-based chemotherapy, as a single-agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based chemotherapy or who are intolerant to irinotecan. Limitations of Use: ERBITUX is not indicated for treatment of Ras-mutant colorectal cancer or when the results of the Ras mutation tests are unknown [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] . 1.3 BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC) ERBITUX is indicated, in combination with encorafenib, for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test, after prior therapy [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] .
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Document date: 20260416 · Official document →
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What is Cetuximab approved for in the European Union?
Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy; in first-line in combination with FOLFOX; as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan. For details, see section 5.1. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with encorafenib and FOLFOX for the first line treatment; in combination with encorafenib in patients who have received prior systemic therapy. For details, see section 5.1, for biomarker-based patient selection, see section 4.2. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck: in combination with radiation therapy for locally advanced disease; in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for recurrent and/or metastatic disease. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Erbitux — EPAR, 15/07/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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- Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Erbitux — EPAR, 15/07/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
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