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Medicines ursodeoxycholic acidQuestion & answer

ursodeoxycholic acid · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed while taking it?

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Answer

Available evidence indicates very low milk levels and no expected adverse effects, but tell your prescriber that you are breastfeeding.

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DEOXXA 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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NHS · 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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