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What are the allergy-related contraindications to varenicline?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Varenicline is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to varenicline or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 of its product information.

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Varenicline 1 mg film-coated tabletsBrown & Burk UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 2Document updated 2 May 2026

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