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digoxin · Medicine question

Does digoxin pass into breast milk, and is breastfeeding contraindicated?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Digoxin passes into breast milk in minute quantities, and breastfeeding is not contraindicated.

Sources for this answer

Digoxin 125 micrograms tabletsAspen · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 26Document updated 21 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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