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What potential risk to the newborn is identified with Paramol Tablets during pregnancy?

Name: What potential risk to the newborn is identified with Paramol Tablets during pregnancy?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:47:22.396Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Paramol Tablets carry a potential risk of respiratory depression in the newborn and are contraindicated throughout pregnancy.

Paramol TabletsReckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 9Document updated 21 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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