Anaesthesia and pain

Using codeine, dihydrocodeine or tramadol during breastfeeding

17 January 2023Tramadol and dihydrocodeine can be used while breastfeeding for pain control. Codeine should not be used . Advice applies to full term, healthy infants.

Morphine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Morphine sulfate products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Phenol: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Phenol products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Ropivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Ropivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Lidocaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Lidocaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Bupivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Bupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Levobupivacaine: informing intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Levobupivacaine products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

Using gabapentin or pregabalin during breastfeeding

1 March 2022Gabapentin or pregabalin can be taken during breastfeeding and with infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.