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Medicines lopinavir + ritonavirQuestion & answer

lopinavir + ritonavir · Medicine question

Can St John's wort be taken with lopinavir + ritonavir?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It can reduce antiviral concentrations and risk loss of HIV control and resistance.

Sources for this answer

Kaletra 100mg/25mg film-coated tablets (Great Britain)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 51
Kaletra 80mg/20mg Oral Solution (Great Britain)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 59

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