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Which allergies are contraindications to Cubicin (daptomycin)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Cubicin (daptomycin) is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to daptomycin or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 of its product information.

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Cubicin powder for concentrate for solution for injection or infusionMerck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 26Document updated 19 November 2021

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