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Is carbocisteine recommended during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Carbocisteine is not recommended during breastfeeding because no data are available on its presence in human milk, milk production or effects on the breastfed infant, and its safety cannot be established.

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Carbocisteine 375 mg Capsules Milpharm LimitedAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 7Document updated 4 February 2025

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