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How to Take Diethylstilbestrol and it's Dose


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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

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

Drug Name : Diethylstilbestrol

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


Trade Names/Brand Names of Diethylstilbestrol

International :


DES, stilphostrol
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