Neonates

Managing the risks associated with rapid over-infusion of parenteral nutrition in babies

28 October 2022There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.

Primary Care Discussions: Liquid Medicines Standardisation for Children

20 January 2022Challenging discussions on Liquid Medicines Standardisation for Children - an 'On the Couch' discussion between specialist pharmacists

Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials

8 September 2021To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminoglycosides Only small or negligible amounts of aminoglycosides are found in…

Using chloramphenicol eye products in children under 2 years

29 April 2021Chloramphenicol eye drops that contain boron or borates (borax or boric acid) can be safely used in children under 2 years where indicated.

Using bolus injections in neonates, children and young people

9 April 2021During certain periods, it may be more necessary than normal to give some medicines by bolus injection for neonates, children and young people

Safety in Lactation: Sympathomimetics for acute cardiac conditions

4 November 2020Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Dobutamine, dopamine and dopexamine are inotropes…

Can mothers breastfeed after a medical termination of pregnancy?

30 October 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the available evidence for the safety of mifepristone and misoprostol in breast feeding women. Summary There will be occasions when…

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…

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 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…

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