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Using paracetamol during breastfeeding
21 November 2023
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Paracetamol is one of the analgesics of choice for treating mild to moderate pain during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using strong opioid analgesics during breastfeeding
26 May 2023
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Morphine is the strong opioid analgesic of choice for treating pain in breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using codeine, dihydrocodeine or tramadol during breastfeeding
17 January 2023
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Tramadol and dihydrocodeine can be used while breastfeeding for pain control. Codeine should not be used . Advice applies to full term, healthy infants.
Morphine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Morphine sulfate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Phenol products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Phenol products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Ropivacaine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Ropivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Lidocaine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Diamorphine hydrochloride products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Diamorphine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Hydromorphone products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Hydromorphone products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
Bupivacaine products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment
11 August 2022
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Bupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration
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