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Medicines chlorpromazine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

chlorpromazine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed while taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

The selected product information advises against breastfeeding during treatment. Discuss alternatives and treatment changes with a specialist.

Sources for this answer

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride 25mg/5ml Oral Syrup — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Chlorpromazine 50mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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