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What is Targretin (bexarotene) indicated to treat in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Targretin (bexarotene) is indicated to treat skin manifestations of advanced-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in adults refractory to at least one systemic treatment.

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Targretin CapsulesH.A.C. PHARMA · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 9Document updated 18 July 2025

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