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What are the contraindications to canakinumab?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Canakinumab (Ilaris) is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to canakinumab or any excipient listed in section 6.1, or with active, severe infections.

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Ilaris 150mg/ml Solution for InjectionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 8Document updated 19 February 2025

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