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Can travoprost be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Travatan (travoprost) should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary because travoprost has harmful effects on pregnancy and/or the fetus or newborn.

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TRAVATAN 40 micrograms/mL eye drops, solutionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 22Document updated 6 February 2023

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