How much sorbitol and phenylalanine does each dose of Varilrix contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Each dose of Varilrix contains 6 mg of sorbitol and 331 micrograms of phenylalanine.

VarilrixGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 29Document updated 2 September 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Each dose of Varilrix contains 6 mg of sorbitol and 331 micrograms of phenylalanine.

VarilrixGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 29Document updated 2 September 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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