Who should not take Mepron?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Children should not take Mepron because safety has not been established. It is not known whether pregnant or breastfeeding women can safely take Mepron, so the doctor should be consulted. People with liver disease might not tolerate the side effects of Mepron. The absorption of this drug is dependent on food being in the stomach. Anyone who cannot have food in the stomach should not take Mepron.

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