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entacapone · Medicine question

Is breastfeeding recommended during treatment with entacapone?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Women should not breastfeed during treatment with entacapone; its safety in infants is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Entacapone Mylan 200 mg film-coated tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 14 December 2017

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