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Is teicoplanin known to pass into human breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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It is unknown whether teicoplanin passes into human breast milk; decisions about continuing or stopping breastfeeding or teicoplanin treatment should weigh the benefits of breastfeeding for the child against the benefits of treatment for the mother.

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Targocid 200mgSANOFI · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 14Document updated 5 January 2026

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