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What hypersensitivity contraindications apply to exametazime?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ceretec (exametazime) is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to exametazime or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 of its product information.

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Ceretec 500 micrograms kit for radiopharmaceutical preparationGE Healthcare Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 24 April 2023

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