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Medicines phenindioneQuestion & answer

phenindione · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed while taking phenindione?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. The selected product contraindicates breastfeeding because phenindione enters breast milk; ask a specialist about an alternative anticoagulant.

Sources for this answer

Dindevan 25mg Tablets / Phenindione 25mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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