Dapsone

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Dapsone during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

One case of hemolytic anemia has been described. Check-up for development of jaundice in the infant. Avoid its use in patients affected of G-6-PD deficiency. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

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Trade Names

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Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24528912
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23657872
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18799245
  4. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  6. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf

Comments  

+3 #1 Reviewer: Giggi, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-03-30 04:13
I have had many side effects!! Stomach problems muscle soreness overall feeling bad. I just took 3 pills. 100mg. reminds me when I was on chemo when I had breast cancer. It did heal my breakouts but it made me so ill!

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