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Using gabapentin or pregabalin during breastfeeding
1 March 2022
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Gabapentin or pregabalin can be taken during breastfeeding and with infant monitoring. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using emergency contraception during breastfeeding
10 October 2023
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A copper IUD or a single oral dose of levonorgestrel are preferred. Ulipristal may also be considered. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using domperidone for low milk supply
21 June 2024
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Domperidone can be used to treat low milk supply. However, this is only after thorough assessment and once non-medical interventions have been tried.
Using codeine, dihydrocodeine or tramadol during breastfeeding
17 January 2023
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Tramadol and dihydrocodeine can be used while breastfeeding for pain control. Codeine should not be used . Advice applies to full term, healthy infants.
Using chloramphenicol during breastfeeding
16 June 2022
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Topical chloramphenicol can be used with caution and monitoring. Systemic chloramphenicol is not recommended. Advice applies to full term and healthy infants.
Using certain antidepressants during breastfeeding
15 November 2023
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Duloxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone or venlafaxine can be used with caution but other options are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using calcium-channel blockers during breastfeeding
2 June 2023
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Nifedipine and verapamil are the calcium-channel blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using beta-blockers during breastfeeding
2 June 2023
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Labetalol, metoprolol or propranolol are the beta-blockers of choice during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024
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Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Using antiplatelet medicines during breastfeeding
7 July 2023
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Antiplatelets can be used with caution in breastfeeding. Avoid exposure to aspirin if infant has a fever. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
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