Dexamethasone
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Corticosteroids monitoring
3 July 2026
Managing COVID-19 and breastfeeding
1 May 2025Continue breastfeeding during COVID-19 infection, even if dexamethasone, Paxlovid, sotrovimab or tocilzumab are required. COVID-19 vaccines can also be given.
Using oral or parenteral corticosteroids during breastfeeding
17 July 2023Corticosteroids can be used during breastfeeding. Use the lowest dose and duration possible. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.
Using inhaled or topical corticosteroids during breastfeeding
17 July 2023All topical and inhaled corticosteroids can be used while breastfeeding; there is no preferred choice. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants only.