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Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
9 February 2022SPS PGD template for the supply of aspirin tablets to individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Antiplatelet suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
1 July 2021A range of antiplatelet formulations are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.
Can low dose aspirin be used in breastfeeding mothers as an antiplatelet agent?
29 October 2020Limited data and pharmacokinetics indicate that low dose aspirin (defined here as 75 – 150mg daily) passes into breast milk in small amounts. There…
Can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be used in adult patients with asthma?
9 June 2020NSAIDs are contra-indicated in patients in whom attacks of asthma have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID. Further studies are required to confirm…
Lactation Safety Information
Low dose as antiplatelet agent
Low dose as antiplatelet agent
Clopidogrel, Dipyridamole
Low doses (75-150mg daily) considered low risk.
Very limited published evidence for use of low-dose aspirin during breastfeeding with no adverse effects reported.
Do not use if the infant has a viral infection or fever. There is a theoretical risk of an association with Reye’s syndrome, even at low doses especially in children with a viral infection or fever.
Used in full-term neonates from birth.
Monitor infant for signs of bruising or bleeding, which may be prolonged.
8 October 2021
For pain
For pain
Paracetamol, Ibuprofen
Use only if other simple analgesics, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, are not suitable.
Three separate case reports of adverse effects in breastfed infants; metabolic acidosis following high-dose, maternal use, thrombocytopenic purpura (dose and treatment length not specified) and hemolysis in infant with G6PD deficiency.
Monitor infant for signs of bruising or bleeding, which may be prolonged
Do not use if the infant has a viral infection or fever. There is a theoretical risk of an association with Reye’s syndrome, even at low doses especially in children with a viral infection or fever.
12 July 2021