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Why should Osmohale (mannitol) not be given during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Osmohale (mannitol) should not be given during pregnancy because the effects of a possible hyperresponsiveness reaction on the mother and/or foetus are unknown.

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Osmohale Inhalation Powder, Hard CapsulePharmaxis Europe Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated 28 January 2025

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