Last update: Dec. 9, 2017
Safe. Compatible.
Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
We do not have alternatives for Aciklovir since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
Your contribution is essential for this service to continue to exist. We need the generosity of people like you who believe in the benefits of breastfeeding.
Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
Aciklovir is also known as Acyclovir. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Aciklovir in other languages or writings:
Aciklovir belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Aciklovir in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by La Liga de la Leche de México from Mexico
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Antiviral very active against herpes simplex and zoster-varicella.
Intravenous, oral and topical (dermatological and ophthalmological) administration.
Authorized use in newborns and infants.
It is excreted in breast milk in clinically insignificant amounts, much lower than the dose used in newborns and infants (Drake 2012, Bork 1995, Taddio 1994, Don 1991, Meyer 1988, Lau 1987), and no problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were taking acyclovir (Taddio 1994).
There is not systemic absorption of topical Acyclovir.
List of WHO essential medicines: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).
American Academy of Pediatrics: medication usually compatible with breastfeeding (AAP 2001).