Diethylstilbestrol Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Diethylstilbestrol, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Diethylstilbestrol brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Diethylstilbestrol

Pronunciation : dye eth il stil bess' trole

ICD Code : Y43.3 Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy

Brand Names or Trade Names of Diethylstilbestrol

International :

DES, stilphostrol

Why is Diethylstilbestrol Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen, prescribed for the prevention of miscarriage, breast cancer, premature birth and prostate enlargement.

When should Diethylstilbestrol not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with breast cancer, blood clots, and during pregnancy.

What is the dosage of Diethylstilbestrol?

Dosage is based on patient’s condition. Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 10-20 mg/day. As Vaginal pessary: 1 mg/day.

How should Diethylstilbestrol be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a pessary to insert into the vagina.

What are the warnings and precautions for Diethylstilbestrol?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of breast lumps and cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, liver, heart or kidney disease, mental depression, high blood pressure during pregnancy and breastfeeding women.

What are the side effects of Diethylstilbestrol?

Most frequent - Abdominal pain with cramps, abdominal swelling, loss of appetite, decreased breast milk flow, painful menstruation, breast enlargement in males, nausea, swelling in the leg, vaginal infection and weight gain.