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Medicines methylnaltrexone bromideQuestion & answer

methylnaltrexone bromide · Medicine question

Can methylnaltrexone bromide be injected around meals?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. The injection can be administered without regard to food.

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Relistor 12mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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