It has not been possible to trace the original research which suggested this or who tasted the milk and made this conclusion. Babies do not appear to be concerned by the frequent variation in the taste of breastmilk which occurs naturally. Occasionally it can alter the colour of the milk. In the US single doses of 2g are used and breastfeeding is temporarily interrupted.
In the UK doses of milligrammes three times a day are used and breastfeeding can continue. Intra-venous use does not appear to pose any difficulties in lactation. The concentration in milk following an oral dose milligrammes three times daily produced milk levels of Anecdotally increased maternal consumption of garlic masks the taste of the Metronidazole. There is no evidence that topical anti-infective creams, ointments and gels are sufficiently absorbed to pass into breastmilk.
If they are applied to the nipple any visible product should be gently wiped off prior to breastfeeding. The use of antibiotics does not generally necessitate suspension or cessation of breastfeeding. Intra-venous antibiotics Some antibiotics e. The relevance to breastfeeding is unknown, and short maternal courses are unlikely to pose problems, other antibiotics are preferable e. This is not significant. Vancomycin and teicoplanin are used to treat multiple resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA.
The side effects of these drugs are potentially severe and their use requires blood counts, kidney and liver function tests. Use to treat MRSA is generally given by intra-venous and intra-muscular absorption.
The British National Formulary BNF states that oral absorption is poor but there is little information on use in lactation and studies of milk transfer. Clindamycin is available as a tablet and vaginal gel. The use of most antibiotics is considered compatible with breast feeding. Penicillins, aminopenicillins, clavulanic acid, cephalosporins, macrolides and metronidazole at dosages at the low end of the recommended dosage range are considered appropriate for use for lactating women.
Fluoroquinolones should not be administered as first-line treatment, but if they are indicated, breast feeding should not be interrupted because the risk of adverse effects is low and the risks are justified. One easy test is whether it's an antibiotic that is given to newborns.
If so, it's also safe for a mother to take that antibiotic while breastfeeding. Some antibiotics, such as those in the tetracycline class, are considered unsafe during pregnancy because they can permanently stain the teeth of a developing fetus. But the teeth buds are already formed by the time the child is born, so tetracycline is no longer a concern.
One class of antibiotics is usually avoided during breastfeeding — the quinolones — because some have been associated with damage to tendons when given to adults. Your doctor or your child's pediatrician can help you choose an antibiotic that's safe for you and your breastfeeding baby. Learn more about the safety of commonly used medications during breastfeeding.
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