Sulfadiazine in breastfeeding

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

Is it allowed to take Sulfadiazine during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Be cautious with those neonates suffering of hyperbilirrubinemia or G-6-P-D deficiency. Be aware of the possibility of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.
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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...

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Sulfadiazine:

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:

+3 #1 Reviewer: bluegill, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient) 2017-02-15 07:03

I took it for bacterial induced kindey stones. It worked very well and is a fairly cheap drug.

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