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Does ranitidine hydrochloride cross the placenta and pass into breast milk?

Name: Does ranitidine hydrochloride cross the placenta and pass into breast milk?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:01:03.890Z

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Ranitidine hydrochloride crosses the placenta and passes into human breast milk; consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it during pregnancy and a doctor before taking it while breastfeeding.

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Gavilast Heartburn and Indigestion 75mg Film-coated tabletsReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 3 August 2017

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