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Medicines verteporfinQuestion & answer

verteporfin · Medicine question

Is verteporfin licensed for children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. The selected UK product is not indicated for children, and paediatric safety and efficacy have not been established.

Sources for this answer

Verteporfin 15 mg powder for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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