Is Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) recommended during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) is not recommended during breastfeeding.

AlgesalThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 8Document updated 1 October 2020

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diethylamine salicylate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Algesal (diethylamine salicylate) is not recommended during breastfeeding.

AlgesalThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 8Document updated 1 October 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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