Expert answer:
Most medications are allowed during breastfeeding. However, some should be avoided or prohibited. To confirm that the medication to be used is allowed, tell the health care provider that you are breastfeeding so that he / she evaluates and indicates or contraindicates the use.
1 - What medications are allowed in breastfeeding?
- Amoxicillin;
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanate;
- Ampicillin;
- Penicillin (Benzetacil);
- Cephalexin;
- Contraception;
- Diclofenac;
- Metoclopramide;
- Ibuprofen;
- Paracetamol;
- Aceclofenac (Proflam);
- Ciprofloxacin;
- Omeprazole;
- Loratadine;
- Hydroxizine;
- Dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine);
- Sertraline;
- Fluoxetine;
- Amitriptyline;
- Citalopram;
- Clonazepam.
2 - What are the prohibited remedies in Breastfeeding?
- Nimesulide;
- Bromazepam;
- Mesigyna;
- Perlutan;
- Sibutramine;
- Nefazodone;
- Tranylcypromine.
3 - I am breastfeeding, can I take the morning-after pill?
Yes, six weeks after giving birth, the woman can use the morning-after pill.
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