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Carmellose sodium eye drops and pregnancy
Carmellose sodium eye drops are safe to use if you're pregnant.
They have been used for many years with no reported problems.
Carmellose sodium eye drops and breastfeeding
It's OK to use carmellose sodium eye drops while breastfeeding.
They have been used for many years while breastfeeding with no reported problems.
Carmellose sodium is not thought to pass into breast milk, or cause any side effects in breastfed babies.
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