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Can sevoflurane be used for children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. The selected products are licensed for paediatric general anaesthesia; one specifically includes full-term newborn babies. Evidence for premature babies is limited.

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Sevofluraneemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 27

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