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Selecting and using antihistamines during breastfeeding
27 January 2022
Guidance on continuing or initiating commonly used antihistamines whilst breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.Oral antihistamines - which are available in lactose-free formulations?
28 September 2020
This updated Medicines Q&A includes a table which gives details of oral, single active constituent, antihistamine preparations that have lactose free formulations.Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
generic
Generic
Generic
generic
Tablet 10 mg
A3 · Amber 3 No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from light
Protect from light.
29 September 2015
Lactation Safety Information
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Non-sedating antihistamine
Very limited published evidence shows very small amounts in breast milk
Extensive experience of safe use in breastfeeding
As a precaution, monitor infant for drowsiness, irritability, and changes in feeding, although no adverse effects reported to date
9 September 2021