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capecitabine · Medicine question

How common is diarrhoea in patients treated with capecitabine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Diarrhoea has been observed in up to 50% of patients treated with capecitabine.

Sources for this answer

Capecitabine Dr. Reddy's 500 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 11Document updated 15 February 2024

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