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Medicines hydroxycarbamideQuestion & answer

hydroxycarbamide · Medicine question

Can Hydroxycarbamide medac be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hydroxycarbamide medac should not be used during pregnancy unless the woman's clinical condition requires treatment with hydroxycarbamide.

Sources for this answer

Hydroxycarbamide medac 500 mg capsule, hardmedac Pharma LLP · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 14Document updated 16 December 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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