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How long should women of childbearing potential use effective contraception after their last dose of capecitabine?

Name: How long should women of childbearing potential use effective contraception after their last dose of capecitabine?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:43:22.914Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during capecitabine treatment and for 6 months after their last dose.

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Capecitabine Dr. Reddy's 500 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 11Document updated 15 February 2024

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