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Medications During Breastfeeding

This document provides guidance for pharmacists on treating common ailments in breastfeeding women. It lists several conditions such as pain, allergies, cough, constipation, heartburn, rash, depression, infections and hemorrhoids. For each condition, it specifies recommended medications, their dosages, and counseling points for patients such as taking medications at certain times, monitoring for side effects, and completing antibiotic treatment courses. The overall document serves as a reference for pharmacists on safely treating breastfeeding mothers.

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Medications During Breastfeeding

This document provides guidance for pharmacists on treating common ailments in breastfeeding women. It lists several conditions such as pain, allergies, cough, constipation, heartburn, rash, depression, infections and hemorrhoids. For each condition, it specifies recommended medications, their dosages, and counseling points for patients such as taking medications at certain times, monitoring for side effects, and completing antibiotic treatment courses. The overall document serves as a reference for pharmacists on safely treating breastfeeding mothers.

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Breastfeeding Medications:

A Pharmacist's Guide
How to deal with some ailments in
breastfeeding women

MediHelp App
Medications
during Lactation
It’s important for the pharmcist to
be aware of the treatment of some
conditions that affect lactating
mothers. Here are some examples
and their ideal drugs.
Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
(Headache,
Muscle Pain):
Dosage
Typically 500mg every 4-6
hours as needed.

Patient Counseling
Take after nursing to minimize infant
exposure. Ensure not to exceed the
recommended dose.
Cetirizine
Allergic Rhinitis

Dosage

Cetirizine 10 mg once daily

Patient Counseling
Monitor for symptom relief; avoid first-
generation antihistamines as they may
cause sedation.
Dextromethorphan

Cough and Cold:


Dosage
Usually 10-20mg every 4-8
hours.

Patient Counseling
Avoid products containing alcohol.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Psyllium husk
Mild
Constipation
Dosage
Start with 1 teaspoon mixed with water or
juice and gradually increase as needed.

Patient Counseling
Drink plenty of water when taking it to
prevent further constipation.
Calcium carbonate
Heartburn (Acid
Reflux):
Dosage
Chew 2-4 tablets as needed for relief, but
not exceeding 15 tablets in 24 hours.

Patient Counseling
Avoid high doses due to the risk of high
calcium intake.
Loratadine
Allergies
(Sneezing, Itchy
Eyes): Dosage
Typically, 10mg once daily.

Patient Counseling
Take with a glass of water. It's generally
non-drowsy but monitor for any unusual
effects on the baby.
Thrush (Oral Nystatin
Candidiasis):

Dosage
Nystatin oral suspension 100,000
units/mL, 4 times a day for both mother
and baby

Patient Counseling
Try to keep the suspension in the mouth
as long as possible before spit or swallow.
Vitamin B6
Nausea and
(Pyridoxine)
Vomiting:

Dosage

25mg PO up to 3 times per day.

Patient Counseling
This is often recommended in pregnancy-
related nausea too.
Cephalexin
Mastitis:

Dosage
500 mg every 6 hours for 10-14
days

Patient Counseling
Continue breastfeeding; seek physician’s
attention if no improvement within 48-72
hours.
Hydrocortisone
Skin Rash (Minor cream
Irritations):

Dosage
Apply a thin layer to the affected
area 2-3 times a day.

Patient Counseling
Avoid using it on broken or infected skin,
and wash hands thoroughly after
application.
Postpartum Sertraline
Depression

Dosage

Sertraline 50-200 mg once daily

Patient Counseling
Advise patient to Seek support from
family and friends; attend counseling
sessions.
Amoxicillin
Urinary Tract
Infection (UTI)

Dosage
Amoxicillin 500 mg three times
daily for 3-7 days

Patient Counseling

Complete the full course of antibiotics;


increase fluid intake.
hydrocortisone
Hemorrhoids cream

Dosage
Applied to the affected area up to
4 times daily;

Patient Counseling

Maintain good hygiene; use topical


treatments after bowel movements.
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