Some examples of prohibited breastfeeding remedies are: cyclophosphamide sold commercially as Cytoxan, Neosar and Genuxal, and cyclosporin sold as Sandimmun.
Breastfeeding pills should only be taken if they are really needed, if not for a long time and in low doses, even those who say they do not interfere with breastfeeding.
This contraindication must be respected because these remedies can pass into breast milk and impair the development of the baby, or even interfere with the production of milk itself, decreasing the amount. In addition, the baby's body is still in development and when the remedy reaches your body through the breast milk, it should be expelled by the kidneys. As these are not yet properly prepared for such, toxins can accumulate in your body and cause greater damage.
Prohibited Remedies
Some examples of remedies that are contraindicated or advised against during lactation are:
| Ibuprofen | Amoxicillin | Cetirizine | Syrup vick |
| Gold salts | Indomethacin | Ketoconazole | Tinidazole |
| Fenibutazone | Dextropropoxyphene | Dopsona | Fluoxetine |
| Morphine | Codeine | Amitriptyline | Lithium |
| Clindamycin | Sulfamethoxazole | Phenobarbital | Primidone |
| Chloramphenicol | Carbimazole | Methimazole | Clonazepam |
| Oxytocin | Ergonovine | Tamoxifen | Misoprostol |
| Amiodarone | Omeprazole | Theophylline | Nafazoline |
| Reserpine | Clonidine | Phenylephrine | Iodopovidone |
However, sometimes the doctor may prescribe these medicines, but they should only be used in small doses and for a short period of time not to harm breastfeeding and not reach the baby. It should always be taken into consideration that there are other medicines that can be as effective as these and that can be used by women who are breastfeeding.
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Remedies Allowed
Some examples of remedies a woman can take during breastfeeding are Tylenol or Paracetamol, which can be used against flu, cold and headache, for example.
Dipyrone may be used against pain, as long as the woman does not breastfeed within 2 days after stopping this medication. However, no medication can be used without advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
