esomeprazole + naproxen · Medicine question

Can VIMOVO be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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VIMOVO should not be used during breastfeeding; naproxen passes into human milk in low quantities, and whether esomeprazole passes into human milk is unknown.

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VIMOVO 500 mg/20 mg modified-release tabletsGrunenthal Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 21Document updated 17 September 2026

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