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Medicines glucagonQuestion & answer

glucagon · Medicine question

Can GlucaGen (glucagon) be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

GlucaGen (glucagon) can be used during breastfeeding.

Sources for this answer

GlucaGen Hypokit 1 mgNovo Nordisk Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 13Document updated 20 January 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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