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Is faricimab (Vabysmo) recommended during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Faricimab (Vabysmo) is not recommended during breastfeeding because infant risk cannot be excluded; whether to stop breastfeeding or discontinue/avoid treatment must be decided by weighing breastfeeding benefits for the child against treatment benefits for the woman.

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Vabysmo 120 mg/mL solution for injectionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 7Document updated 6 October 2025

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