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Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding
8 March 2024
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Hyoscine butylbromide, propantheline or peppermint oil are preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating insomnia during breastfeeding
8 March 2024
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Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding
5 March 2024
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Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants.
Using penicillin antibiotics during breastfeeding
16 February 2024
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All penicillin antibiotics can be used during breastfeeding with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024
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Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using nitrofurantoin during breastfeeding
6 February 2024
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Nitrofurantoin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using NSAIDS during breastfeeding
2 February 2024
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Ibuprofen or diclofenac are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using heparins during breastfeeding
19 January 2024
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Low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Treating herpes virus infections during breastfeeding
12 January 2024
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Aciclovir or valaciclovir can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using metronidazole during breastfeeding
22 December 2023
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Metronidazole can be used during breastfeeding for most usual treatment courses. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
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