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Does Forsteo (teriparatide) solution for injection contain metacresol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, Forsteo (teriparatide) solution for injection contains metacresol as an excipient.

Sources for this answer

Forsteo 20 micrograms/80 microlitres solution for injection in pre-filled penEli Lilly and Company Limited · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 21Document updated 24 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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