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Is Breastfeeding Advisable While On Ampiclox For Presence Of Pus In Breast?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
Question: My wife is affected by pus in breast due to that she is started to use Ampiclox medicine, i just need a clarification whether we continue breast feeding to my child or we need to stop mother feeding is there any side effects to child due to use of ampiclox kindly clarify asap
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can breastfeed safely

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX , I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Ampicillin and Cloxacillin is acceptable to use during breastfeeding. Limited information indicates that maternal doses of cloxacillin produce low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally, disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush, has been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated in various studies done worldwide.
I will suggest her to continue breastfeeding from the unaffected breast, and continue the medication as advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma.
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Is Breastfeeding Advisable While On Ampiclox For Presence Of Pus In Breast?

Brief Answer: Can breastfeed safely Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX , I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Ampicillin and Cloxacillin is acceptable to use during breastfeeding. Limited information indicates that maternal doses of cloxacillin produce low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally, disruption of the infant's gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush, has been reported with penicillins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated in various studies done worldwide. I will suggest her to continue breastfeeding from the unaffected breast, and continue the medication as advised. Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr Deepti Verma.