Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Valaciclovir during lactation? |
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Precursor of Aciclovir which is used for treatment of infections due to Herpes zoster and Herpes simplex viruses and the prevention of Cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompromised patients. It is excreted into breast milk as Aciclovir in non-significant clinical amount, with no side-effects observed among breastfed infants from treated mothers. Urine levels of Aciclovir in those infants were shown to be very low. |
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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...
Synonyms
Trade Names
The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Valaciclovir:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24528912
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22509337
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324503/pdf/pone.0034635.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22147786
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3256951/pdf/jir766.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11810093
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11847833