Is Myclav Safe During Lactation?

Posted on Sat, 15 Oct 2016

Question: Hi. 10 days back, hot oil spilled on my thumb. I applied Silver Nitrate ointment. From yesterday I observed a little swelling in my thumb and it's paining a lot. Doc prescribed Myclav - 625 and Myoflex. Are these tablets safe to use during lactation? I m feeding my 1.5 yrs old daughter. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Myclav is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Myclav is safe during lactation.

I need to know constituents of myoflex. If it contains thiocolchicoside, then it should NOT bet taken during breastfeeding.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the only two painkillers considered safe during pregnancy and lactation.

Hope it helps.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Thanks for ur response. myoflex constitutes orphenadrine citrate 35 mg and paracetamol 450 mg. This was written back on the tab.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Paracetamol is safe but not orphenadrine

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Thanks for the information.

Orphenadrine is not to be taken during lactation.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar