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Is topical tolnaftate known to pass into breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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It is not known whether topical tolnaftate passes into breast milk, but no undesirable effects have been reported in breastfed infants whose mothers were using tolnaftate.

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Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot SprayTHE BOOTS COMPANY PLC · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated 16 June 2022

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