With reference to the contraindication for the use of Diovan during pregnancy or lactation, the CHMP in line with the recommendations of the Pharmacovigilance experts considered that the contraindication shall be removed and the following recommendation included in the specific section relevant to pregnancy and lactation as follows: “ Because no information is available regarding the use of valsartan during breastfeeding, Diovan (Valsartan) is not recommended and alternative treatments with better established safety profiles during breast-feeding are preferable, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant”.