Can I Take Anti Worming Medicine While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014

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Tue, 23 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Can i take antiworming medicie while breastfeeding?

Answered by Dr. Arun (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes you can take

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Albendazole and it's metabolites are minimally excreted in breast milk.
A single dose of 400mg taken by mothers has been proven safe with no adverse effects on their newborns.
World health organisation has concluded that it is safe for mothers to take one dose during breast feeding.
I would recommend one dose .
Don't worry. Avoid repeat dose.
Regards

Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Mmm ok well, indont want to avoid the second dose becasie i definitely dont want this again. How long does it take to leave the system? Invan suppliment for that long amd them resume breastfeeding

Answered by Dr. Arun (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes you can do that

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can stop feeding for a few days and then resume after taking second dose. 5 days would be enough for the drug to clear your system.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad