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Is It Safe To Take Amoxacillin While Breastfeeding?
Question: Is it safe to use amoxacillin or augmentin while breastfeeding, and in what doses? I have 38.1c fever and for 10 days minor flu syndroms: runny nose
Brief Answer:
AMOXICILLIN IS SAFE DURING BREAST FEEDING.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Yes, Amoxicillin or Augmentin is quite safe during breast feeding. It is usually taken as 625 mg thrice daily for 5 to 7 days. Along with, you need to take Paracetamol and cold sponging to reduce body temperature. Take healthy protein rich diet and Vitamin supplement (B complex).
Kindly, consult with your doctor for complete prescription following clinical examination and assessment of severity.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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