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Medicines vismodegibQuestion & answer

vismodegib · Medicine question

Can vismodegib be taken with St John's wort?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, vismodegib (Erivedge) must not be taken with St John's wort because coadministration is contraindicated.

Sources for this answer

Erivedge 150 mg hard capsulesRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 20Document updated 2 December 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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