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Why is valsartan not recommended during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Diovan (valsartan) is not recommended during breastfeeding because no information on its use is available; alternatives with better-established breastfeeding safety profiles are preferable, especially when nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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Diovan 3 mg/ml Oral SolutionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 15Document updated 12 February 2025

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