Chloramphenicol: is it safe in breastfeeding?

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This updated Medicines Q&A discusses the safety of the antibiotic, chloramphenicol (systemic and ophthalmic), in breastfeeding women.

ChloramphenicolEyes and visionInfection and infectious diseasesObstetrics and gynaecologyPaediatric and neonatal medicineQ&ASafety in Lactation

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Vanessa Chapman

Director, Trent Medicines Information Service & UK Drugs in Lactation Advisory Service

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