Hypersensitivity to paclitaxel, Cremophor EL (polyoxyethylated castor oil), or any component of the product.
Since the product contains ethyl alcohol as an excipient, it should not be administered to pregnant women, children, and patients with hepatic dysfunction, alcoholism and epilepsy.
Patients with solid tumors who have baseline neutrophil count of less than 1500 cells/mm3.
Patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's Sarcoma who have baseline neutrophil counts of less than 1000 cells/mm3 and those with concurrent, serious, uncontrolled infections.