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Can ferrous fumarate be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ferrous fumarate can be used during breastfeeding if clinically indicated; no adverse effects have been shown in breastfed infants of treated mothers.

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Galfer SyrupThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 8Document updated 10 July 2026

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