What hypersensitivity contraindicates the use of emtricitabine (Emtriva)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Emtriva (emtricitabine) is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to emtricitabine or any excipient listed in section 6.1.

Emtriva 200 mg hard capsulesGilead Sciences Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 31Document updated 20 June 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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emtricitabine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Emtriva (emtricitabine) is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to emtricitabine or any excipient listed in section 6.1.

Emtriva 200 mg hard capsulesGilead Sciences Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 31Document updated 20 June 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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