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Is oily phenol injection recommended during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Oily phenol injection is not recommended during breastfeeding because safety in infants has not been established and whether it is excreted in breast milk is unknown.

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Oily Phenol Injection 5% w/vMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 13 August 2018

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