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Can breastfeeding continue during docetaxel treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Breastfeeding must be discontinued throughout docetaxel treatment because of potential adverse reactions in nursing infants; whether docetaxel is excreted in human milk is unknown.

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Docetaxel Hospira 10 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 16Document updated 2 September 2025

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