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NSAIDs monitoring
22 June 2021
Safety in Lactation: Drugs for the relief of soft-tissue inflammation and topical pain relief
28 October 2020Topical formulations of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) and capsaicin produce low systemic levels in the mother. Although there is no direct evidence, subsequent milk levels are…
Safety in Lactation: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
23 September 2020There is very limited information on the use of NSAIDs during breastfeeding; ibuprofen and diclofenac are the preferred choices due to their extensive safe use…
Safety in Lactation: Ocular peri-operative preparations
23 September 2020Drugs in this group have varying uses immediately before, during or following eye surgery. Their use is, therefore, usually on a relatively short-term basis. In…
Lactation Safety Information
For oral/ rectal/ parenteral use
For oral/ rectal/ parenteral use
Extensive experience of safe use in breastfeeding
Limited published evidence of safety
No adverse effects reported in breastfed infants
Small amounts in breast milk
29 July 2020
Topical
Topical
Negligible milk levels anticipated as systemic absorption from topical formulations is low
Follow normal precautions for topical medicines (see summary)
29 July 2020
For ophthalmic use
For ophthalmic use
29 July 2020
For actinic keratitis
For actinic keratitis
Negligible milk levels anticipated as systemic absorption from topical formulations is low
Avoid contact of the breastfeeding infant with treated areas
30 October 2020