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Medicines iopamidolQuestion & answer

iopamidol · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed after receiving iopamidol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Breastfeeding generally does not need to stop. Gastrointestinal absorption is low, and clinically significant infant exposure is unlikely.

Sources for this answer

Gastromiroemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 22
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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