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mitotane · Medicine question

How long is contraception needed after mitotane?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Effective contraception is needed until blood tests show that mitotane is no longer detectable; this may take several months.

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Mitotane Esteve 500 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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