Last update: Feb. 20, 2016
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for TMP 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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Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
TMP is also known as Trimethoprim.
TMP in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing TMP in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine from United States of America
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It is excreted in breast milk in clinically non-significant amount. No problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were treated.
Medication which is used in infants from the second month of age.
Take into account the possibility of negative false results of cultures from febrile infants whose mothers are taking antibiotics as well as the possibility of acute diarrhea due to imbalance of the intestinal flora.
The American Academy of Pediatric states that it is usually compatible with breastfeeding medication.
WHO List of Essential Medicines from 2002 has classified it as compatible with breastfeeding.