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Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while using latanoprost

NHS medicines information on latanoprost and whether you can use it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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This NHS content is written for people in England. Medicine names, availability, prescribing and services may differ in other countries.

Latanoprost and pregnancy

Latanoprost eye drops can be used during pregnancy. Very little gets into your blood when dropped into the eye so it is not thought to be harmful.

Treating high blood pressure in the eye (glaucoma) is essential, so treatment should continue in pregnancy.

Latanoprost and breastfeeding

You can use latanoprost while you're breastfeeding. Treating high blood pressure in the eye is important, so treatment should continue in breastfeeding.

Latanoprost eye drops are not thought to pass into breast milk or cause any side effects in babies. If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your midwife, health visitor or doctor as soon as possible.

Latanoprost and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that using latanoprost eye drops reduces fertility in either men or women.

OLD Meds - Pregnancy non-urgent care card

Tell your doctor if you're:

  • trying to get pregnant
  • pregnant
  • breastfeeding

View the original NHS website page ↗. Refreshed 19 August 2026.

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