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Medicines vedolizumabQuestion & answer

vedolizumab · Medicine question

Is vedolizumab detected in human breast milk?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, vedolizumab has been detected in human breast milk, but its effects on breast-fed infants and milk production are unknown.

Sources for this answer

Entyvio 300 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionTakeda UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 17Document updated 26 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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