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Emergency contraception and breast-feeding

28 October 2020It is possible for a woman to get pregnant again very soon after the birth of a baby, even if breastfeeding, and even if periods…

Safety in lactation: Drugs for chronic bowel disorders

21 September 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminosalicylates for chronic bowel disorders Mesalazine…

Resources to support answering medicines-related questions in primary care

6 March 2019Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are taking on greater roles in primary care, particularly within general practice. They need access to reliable information about medicines.…

Safety in Lactation: Drugs for ADHD

21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. The use of drugs for attention…

Safety in Lactation: Drugs for bipolar disorder and hypomania

21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Whilst valproate (valproic acid/sodium valproate) is…

Safety in Lactation: Mucolytics and other drugs for cystic fibrosis

18 September 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. There is no evidence to support…

How do amlodipine and felodipine compare for the treatment of hypertension or prophylaxis of stable angina?

25 September 2020This updated Medicines Q&A reviews the data available to assist decision-making when choosing and switching between amlodipine and felodipine for the treatment of hypertension or…

Can low dose aspirin be used in breastfeeding mothers as an antiplatelet agent?

29 October 2020Limited data and pharmacokinetics indicate that low dose aspirin (defined here as 75 – 150mg daily) passes into breast milk in small amounts.   There…

Using lipid-lowering medicines while breastfeeding

25 September 2020

Safety in Lactation: Antidepressants

21 October 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Monamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Due to the…