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Medicines mercaptamine bitartrateQuestion & answer

mercaptamine bitartrate · Medicine question

Does mercaptamine bitartrate cure cystinosis?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It reduces cellular cystine and helps slow disease-related damage, but does not correct the inherited cause.

Sources for this answer

Cystagon 50 mg hard capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
PROCYSBI 25 mg & 75 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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