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Why should people with hereditary fructose intolerance not take Veltassa (patiromer sorbitex calcium)?

Name: Why should people with hereditary fructose intolerance not take Veltassa (patiromer sorbitex calcium)?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:59:23.292Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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People with hereditary fructose intolerance should not take Veltassa (patiromer sorbitex calcium) because it contains sorbitol as part of its counterion complex.

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Veltassa (Patiromer) 8.4 g powder for oral suspensionVifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 9Document updated 23 January 2025

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