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Medicines trastuzumabQuestion & answer

trastuzumab · Medicine question

Does Herceptin (trastuzumab) have a relevant use in children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Herceptin (trastuzumab) has no relevant use in the paediatric population.

Sources for this answer

Herceptin 150mg Powder for concentrate for solution for infusionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 52Document updated 5 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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