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No effects on breastfed newborns or infants are expected after maternal use of Minims povidone iodine eye drops because systemic iodine exposure is negligible, but alternative antisepsis should be considered if multiple repeat injections requiring conjunctival and periorbital application are anticipated.
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- Minims Povidone Iodine 5% w/v Eye Drops, SolutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated
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