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Is hyaluronidase known to enter breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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It is unknown whether Hyalase (hyaluronidase) enters breast milk; although harm to the breast-fed infant is unlikely, caution is advised when administering it to nursing mothers.

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Hyalase 1500 I.U. Powder for Solution for Injection/Infusion or Hyaluronidase 1500 I.U. Powder for Solution for Injection/InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 7Document updated 12 March 2015

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