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During pregnancy or breastfeeding, benzyl alcohol in Imcivree (setmelanotide) might accumulate over time and cause metabolic acidosis, and patients should be advised of this potential risk.
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- IMCIVREE 10 mg/ml solution for injectionRhythm Pharmaceutical UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 8Document updated
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