Safinamide · Medicine question

Which eye conditions are contraindications to safinamide use?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Safinamide is contraindicated in patients with albinism, retinal degeneration, uveitis, inherited retinopathy or severe progressive diabetic retinopathy.

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Safinamide 50 mg film-coated tabletsMSN Laboratories Europe Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 24 November 2025

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