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Can Extraneal be used in patients with a known allergy to starch-based polymers such as maize starch?

Name: Can Extraneal be used in patients with a known allergy to starch-based polymers such as maize starch?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:38:41.293Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Extraneal must not be used in patients with a known allergy to starch-based polymers, such as maize starch, or to icodextrin.

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EXTRANEAL (Icodextrin 7.5%) Solution for peritoneal dialysisVantive Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 4Document updated 4 June 2025

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