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Medicines human anti-d immunoglobulinQuestion & answer

human anti-d immunoglobulin · Medicine question

Can it be used after miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

These are licensed pregnancy-related contexts in which anti-D may be used when sensitisation is possible. The treating team assesses eligibility.

Sources for this answer

D-Gam 50 micrograms/ml, 250 micrograms/ml solution for injection.emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Rhophylac 300 (1500 IU)emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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