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Medicines voriconazoleQuestion & answer

voriconazole · Medicine question

Why must voriconazole be taken away from food?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Food can reduce oral absorption. Follow the instructions for the exact formulation because tablet and suspension timing differs.

Sources for this answer

Voriconazole 200mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
VFEND and Voriconazole 40 mg/ml powder for oral suspensionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12

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