Acyclovir

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

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

Antiviral very active against herpes simplex and zoster-varicella.Intravenous, oral and topical (dermatological and ophthalmological) administration.Authorized use in newborns and infants. It is excreted in breast milk in clinically insignificant amounts, much lower than the dose used in newborns and infants (Drake 2012, Bork 1995, Taddio 1994, Don 1991, Meyer 1988, Lau 1987), and no problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were taking acyclovir (Taddio 1994). There is not systemic absorption of topical Acyclovir. List of WHO essential medicines: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).American Academy of Pediatrics: medication usually compatible with breastfeeding (AAP 2001).

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

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/22509337
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324503/pdf/pone.0034635.pdf
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11810093
  5. http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11847833
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
  8. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
  9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10965425
  10. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7751454
  11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8068994
  12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1918482
  13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3348321
  14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3808527

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2017-09-23 07:37
I donâ??t like taking drugs unless really painful. It works but have to take for 10 days. My breakouts have been small. If itâ??s not too bad I use Orajel , itâ??s for tooth ache but it works to kill the itch for me. I just use any brand. I only get breakout 4 times a year.
+3 #1 Reviewer: Chito, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-07-20 02:26
I am 61 years old and have been with shingles the first time. My doctor prescribed me 800mg 3xs a day for 7 days. With my first taking this drug, I felt sleepy, I like to sleep most of the time.I felt light-headedness, seems floating in the air, but I know what I am doing.I hope Acyclovir will work since it is my 2nd day taking it. The pain in my shingles seems reduced. But I am always have this sleepy moments and always like to eat and drink water.

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