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We aimed to quantify paraben exposure via drug administration in a cohort of VPI cared for in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> A prospective, observational study was carried out over a five-year period in a regional setting (two NICUs using the same computerized order-entry system). The main outcome was exposure to paraben-containing drugs. The secondary outcomes were: time of the first exposure, daily intake, number of infants exceeding paraben acceptable daily intake (ADI: 0\u201310\u00a0mg\/kg\/d), duration of exposure, and cumulative dose.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> The cohort consisted of 1,315 VPIs [BW 1129.9 (\u00b1360.4) g]. Among them, 85.5% were exposed to paraben-containing drugs. In 40.4% of infants, the first exposure occurred during the second week of life. Mean paraben intake and duration of exposure were, respectively, 2.2 (\u00b11.4) mg\/kg\/d and 33.1 (\u00b122.3) days. The cumulative paraben intake was 80.3 (\u00b184.6) mg\/kg. The ADI was exceeded in 3.5% of exposed infants. Lower GA was associated with higher intake and longer exposure (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.0001). The main molecules involved in paraben exposure were: sodium iron feredetate, paracetamol, furosemide, and sodium bicarbonate + sodium alginate.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> Commonly used drugs are potential source of parabens, and ADI can be easily exceeded in VPIs cared for in NICUs. 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