9 November 2020 · There is very limited information on the use of corticosteroids during breastfeeding, although they are likely to be present in milk. Avoid prolonged high dose…
21 September 2020 · Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminosalicylates for chronic bowel disorders Mesalazine…
17 September 2020 · Preparations for treating otitis externa have limited systemic absorption in the mother, and pose negligible risk to a breastfed infant. There is no published evidence…
29 May 2020 · Prednisolone 5mg orally is equivalent to hydrocortisone 20mg intravenously (equivalent anti-inflammatory dose). The peri-operative dose of hydrocortisone required may be higher than the equivalent prednisolone…
21 June 2013 · When this topic was reviewed in the two Drug and Therapeutics Bulletins (DTBs) several decades ago, no convincing evidence was found to support the claim…