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Although ranitidine hydrochloride crosses the placenta, therapeutic doses given during labour or caesarean section have shown no adverse effects on labour, delivery or subsequent neonatal progress; it should not be taken during pregnancy without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
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- Gavilast Heartburn and Indigestion 75mg Film-coated tabletsReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated
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