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Medicines pyrimethamineQuestion & answer

pyrimethamine · Medicine question

Does pyrimethamine contain lactose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The selected tablet contains lactose and may be unsuitable for people with certain rare hereditary disorders affecting galactose metabolism.

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Daraprim Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 23

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