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idebenone · Medicine question

What is Raxone (idebenone) indicated for, and in which age groups?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Raxone (idebenone) is indicated for treating visual impairment in adolescents and adults with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON).

Sources for this answer

Raxone 150 mg film-coated tabletsChiesi Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 7Document updated 27 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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