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How long should men use effective contraception during and after treatment with radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo)?

Name: How long should men use effective contraception during and after treatment with radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo)?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:02:08.520Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Men should use effective contraception during treatment with radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo) and up to six months afterwards because radiation may affect spermatogenesis.

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Xofigo 1100 kBq/mL solution for injectionBayer plc · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 11Document updated 30 August 2024

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