Last update: Dec. 2, 2014
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Phenoxymethylpenicillin 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.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin is also known as Penicillin V. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Phenoxymethylpenicillin belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Phenoxymethylpenicillin in its composition:
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Penicillin V is excreted into breast milk in non-significant amounts without side-effects observed among breastfed infants from treated mothers. Plasma levels in those infants were shown to be low or undetectable.
Penicillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is commonly used in Pediatrics and Neonatology with very good tolerance even in premature newborns.
Be aware of false negative results that may be obtained from infants with bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.
Eleventh WHO's Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.