Last update Jan. 29, 2022
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Antibacterial used alone or in combination with trimethoprim. Oral administration in two daily doses.
Excreted in non-significant levels into breast milk. (Miller 1974 y 1973)
No adverse effects have been shown in breastfed infants. (Ito 1993)
Caution with those neonates suffering of hyperbilirrubinemia or Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is required. Avoid use in affected patients Check-up for infant jaundice.
Although rare, the possibility of transient gastroenteritis due to alteration of the intestinal flora in infants whose mothers take antibacterial should be taken into account.(Ito 1993)
Expert authors consider the use of this madication to be compatible during breastfeeding. (Hale, LactMed, Schaefer2015, Mitrano 2009, Kaiser 2007, Chin 2001)
American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding. (AAP 2001)
Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding for older, healthy full- term infants. Avoid if possible if the infant is premature or less than 1 month old. Monitor the infant for side- effects (haemolysis and jaundice). Avoid in infant with G6PD deficiency. (OMS-UNICEF 2002)
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