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epoetin alfa · Medicine question

Is it known whether epoetin alfa passes into human breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

It is not known whether exogenous epoetin alfa (Eprex) passes into human breast milk.

Sources for this answer

Eprex 40,000 IU/ml solution for injection in pre-filled syringeJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 20Document updated 12 November 2025

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