Does the shell of Emtriva (emtricitabine) 200 mg hard capsules contain gelatin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, the shell of Emtriva (emtricitabine) 200 mg hard capsules contains gelatin.

Emtriva 200 mg hard capsulesGilead Sciences Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 31Document updated 20 June 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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emtricitabine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, the shell of Emtriva (emtricitabine) 200 mg hard capsules contains gelatin.

Emtriva 200 mg hard capsulesGilead Sciences Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 31Document updated 20 June 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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