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Medicines gemfibrozilQuestion & answer

gemfibrozil · Medicine question

Can gemfibrozil be used while breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Gemfibrozil should not be used while breastfeeding, as there are no data on its excretion in milk.

Sources for this answer

Gemfibrozil 600mg film-coated TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 3Document updated 9 December 2021

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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