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When is tafluprost contraindicated?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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

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SAFLUTAN 15 micrograms/ml eye drops, solution, in single-dose containerSanten UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 22 December 2020

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