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Medicines furosemideQuestion & answer

furosemide · Medicine question

Can women taking furosemide breastfeed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Women taking furosemide must not breastfeed because furosemide may inhibit lactation and may pass into breast milk.

Sources for this answer

Frusol 20mg/5ml Oral SolutionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 16Document updated 6 March 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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