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Can ferrous sulfate be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, the Sandoz Limited product Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 200mg can be used during breastfeeding: its prescribing information recommends ferrous salts during lactation and states that no contraindications to such use are known.

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Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 200mgSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 8Document updated 6 August 2020

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