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After delivery, should human anti-D immunoglobulin be administered to the mother or the newborn?

Name: After delivery, should human anti-D immunoglobulin be administered to the mother or the newborn?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:50:22.181Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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After delivery, Rhophylac (human anti-D immunoglobulin) is intended for the mother, not the newborn, and is not intended for Rh(D)-positive individuals or those already immunised to Rh(D) antigen.

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Rhophylac 300 (1500 IU)CSL Behring UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 31 July 2019

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