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Can DulcoEase 100 mg capsules be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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DulcoEase 100 mg capsules should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks, because adequate data in pregnant women are lacking, human risk is unknown, and nonclinical studies on pregnancy and fetal development are insufficient.

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Dulcoease 100 mg CapsulesOpella Healthcare UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 15Document updated 1 November 2021

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