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How long should breastfeeding be avoided after the last dose of paclitaxel?

Name: How long should breastfeeding be avoided after the last dose of paclitaxel?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:59:06.278Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Breastfeeding should be avoided during paclitaxel treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants.

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Paclitaxel 6 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 18Document updated 23 March 2026

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