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Medicines amphotericin bQuestion & answer

amphotericin b · Medicine question

Can amphotericin B be taken by mouth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Selected products are intravenous preparations and are not swallowed. They must be prepared and administered by trained healthcare staff.

Sources for this answer

Amphotericin B Tillomed liposomal 50 mg powder for dispersion for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Fungizone_50mgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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