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Is Sporidex Advisable While Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Fri, 11 May 2018
Question: Hi Doctor,
Is it safe to take sporidex during breastfeeding my 5.5 months baby? What is the dosage that I can take? I'm suffering with severe throat pain.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Although there is limited data available, maternal doses of Sporidex (cephalexin) up to 1 gram produce low levels in milk that are usually not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. You can take Sporidex 500mg twice a day for 5 days without anything to worry about. Also gurgle with lukewarm water.

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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 hours later)
Thank you Doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to ask me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

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Is Sporidex Advisable While Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Can be taken Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. Although there is limited data available, maternal doses of Sporidex (cephalexin) up to 1 gram produce low levels in milk that are usually not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. You can take Sporidex 500mg twice a day for 5 days without anything to worry about. Also gurgle with lukewarm water. Regards