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Using domperidone for low milk supply

21 June 2024Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.

Treating lice during breastfeeding

31 May 2024Wet combing, dimeticone, malathion or permethrin can be used during breastfeeding; choice will depend on the indication. Other treatments can be considered.

Using tetracycline antibiotics during breastfeeding

28 March 2024Tetracycline is the medicine of choice if a tetracycline is clinically necessary. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating nausea during breastfeeding

26 March 2024Some anti-emetics can be used with caution during breastfeeding, depending on the clinical situation. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using macrolide antibiotics during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin can be used with precautionary infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Treating impetigo topically during breastfeeding

21 March 2024Fusidic acid, hydrogen peroxide or mupirocin can be used topically during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating rectal and anal disorders during breastfeeding

19 March 2024Rectal and anal topical preparations for haemorrhoids and anal fissures are compatible with breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.

Using gastrointestinal antispasmodics during breastfeeding

8 March 2024Hyoscine butylbromide, propantheline or peppermint oil are preferred choices during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating insomnia during breastfeeding

8 March 2024Zopiclone and zolpidem are preferred for the short-term management of insomnia during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding

5 March 2024Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants.

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