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Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding
16 June 2022
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Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.
Using gabapentin or pregabalin during breastfeeding
1 March 2022
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Gabapentin or pregabalin can be taken during breastfeeding and with infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Thrush or vaginal candida: treatment during pregnancy
6 January 2022
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Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of thrush or vaginal Candida in pregnancy
Using oral anticoagulants during breastfeeding
2 November 2021
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Thromboembolic disease management whilst breastfeeding is challenging. Warfarin is the preferred choice. Guidance on using DOACs is also provided.
Safety in Lactation: Bromocriptine and other dopaminergic drugs
29 September 2021
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These dopaminergic drugs are used for the treatment of specific pituitary and prolactin-mediated disorders, including galactorrhoea, hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinomas. They are also used to suppress…
Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials
8 September 2021
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To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminoglycosides Only small or negligible amounts of aminoglycosides are found in…
Metformin for hirsutism and acne in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
22 August 2021
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Metformin may be used to treat some of the symptoms of PCOS but its effectiveness at treating hirsutism and acne is less clear.
Can mothers breastfeed after a medical termination of pregnancy?
30 October 2020
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This 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…
Emergency contraception and breast-feeding
28 October 2020
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It 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 2020
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Additional 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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