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Dapagliflozin · Medicine question

Can dapagliflozin be used while breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Dapagliflozin should not be used while breastfeeding because a risk to newborns or infants cannot be excluded.

Sources for this answer

Forxiga 5 mg film coated tabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 30Document updated 24 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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