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Can esomeprazole be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Esomeprazole should not be used during breastfeeding because it is unknown whether it passes into human breast milk and information about its effects on newborns or infants is insufficient.

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Nexium I.V. 40mg Powder for solution for injection/infusionAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 27Document updated 10 July 2024

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