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DARZALEX®

(daratumumab)

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Does DARZALEX Contain Latex?

Last Updated: 12/18/2024

summary

  • DARZALEX does not contain latex.1
    • DARZALEX is supplied as a colorless to pale yellow preservative-free solution for intravenous use in a single-dose vial.2
    • The excipients and immediate container do not contain latex/natural rubber. However, it cannot be guaranteed that the materials do not come in contact with latex during the manufacturing or packaging process (e.g., latex gloves).1
  • The following content from the DARZALEX PATIENT INFORMATION may be helpful to address your question:

What are the ingredients in DARZALEX?

  • Active ingredients: daratumumab2
  • Inactive ingredients: may include glacial acetic acid, L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, L-methionine, mannitol, polysorbate 20, sodium acetate trihydrate, sodium chloride, sorbitol, and water for injection2

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION for DARZALEX.2

 

References

1 Data on File. Technical Document Patient Safety and Compliance Information for Darzalex. Janssen Research & Development, LLC. TV-TEC-161006; 2024.  
2 DARZALEX (daratumumab) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc.; https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/DARZALEX-pi.pdf