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Can Duphalac (lactulose) be used while breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Duphalac (lactulose) can be used while breastfeeding because maternal systemic exposure to lactulose is negligible and no effects on the breastfed newborn or infant are anticipated.

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Lactulose 3.335g/5ml oral solutionViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 19Document updated 29 March 2023

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