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MORE ABOUT LACTATION:
Ibuprofen, naproxen sod as well as
diclofenac
¨ are considered compatible with breast
feeding.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol and other brands) is
the safest medication for relieving pain and
fever, since only a tiny amount enters the breast
milk.
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ANALGESICS AND LACTATING PATIENTS:
• Short-term maternal administration of most NSAIDs, apart
from aspirin in doses above 150 mg/d, is considered to
be of low risk to the breastfed infant. Because of the
theoretical risk of the Reye syndrome, the British
National Formulary states that ASA should be avoided
when breastfeeding.
• The United States FDA-approved product information has
a “………………..stating that ketorolac is
contraindicated in nursing mothers because of the
potential adverse effects of prostaglandin-inhibiting drugs
on neonates.
• Narcotic analgesics (Codeine, Demerol, and morphine)
are safe to take while breastfeeding, yet they should be
used with caution.
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