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Breastfeeding and medications is the description of the medications that can be used by a breastfeeding mother, and the balance between maternal health and the safety of the breastfeeding infant. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Medications, when administered to breastfeeding mothers, almost always are transferred to breast milk, albeit usually in small quantities ...
Contraindications to breastfeeding are those conditions that could compromise the health of the infant if breast milk from their mother is consumed. Examples include galactosemia , untreated HIV , untreated active tuberculosis , Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 or II , uses illicit drugs , or mothers undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment .
It is safe for use in children. [4] If used in children under 3 years, it is recommended that the nozzle is only inserted half way. [5] It is safe as a laxative during the postnatal period for woman [6] and while breastfeeding. [7]
Use appears to be safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. [6] How it works is unclear but is believed to involve binding to the ulcer and protecting it from further damage. [3] [6] Sucralfate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1981. [3] It is available as a generic medication.
Medications that are mostly non-protein bound, low in molecular weight, and highly lipid-soluble are more likely to enter the breast milk in larger quantities. [97] Some drugs have no effect on the baby and can be used whilst breastfeeding, while other medications may be dangerous and harmful to the infant. [98] [97]
Dopamine agonists are currently the preferred medication for suppressing lactation, which work by suppressing prolactin production. [3] Cabergoline (Dostinex™) is currently most effective option currently available, as it is available as a single dose (as opposed to bromocriptine which must be taken twice daily for 2 weeks.) [4] It may be prescribed in the case of breast abscess.
It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe and use when breastfeeding may result in side effects in the baby. [5] It works by decreasing contractions of the bowel. [2] The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1960. [4] It is available as a generic medication. [2]
Use in pregnancy appears to be safe while use during breastfeeding is not recommended. [3] How it works is not entirely clear. [2] Dicycloverine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1950. [2] It is available as a generic medication. [1]