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Can Breastfeeding Mom Take Ketorol ?
Question: Hi i am a breastfeeding motger, i was prescribed ketorol dt for toothache, after how many hours or days of last dose of medicine can i resume breastfeeding.
Brief Answer:
30 hours enough
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thank you for posting to us, and I understand your concern
Ketorolac has a half life of 5-6 hours. It takes 4-5 half lives duration for a drug to be completely eliminated from our body. So you can resume feeding after 24-30 hours of last dose taken.
I hope this will answer your query.
If you need further clarification, I would be happy to help
Otherwise, you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer
Thank you
30 hours enough
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thank you for posting to us, and I understand your concern
Ketorolac has a half life of 5-6 hours. It takes 4-5 half lives duration for a drug to be completely eliminated from our body. So you can resume feeding after 24-30 hours of last dose taken.
I hope this will answer your query.
If you need further clarification, I would be happy to help
Otherwise, you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer
Thank you
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