Acetaminophen

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

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

Excreted in very low amount into breast milk. Infant intake may be lower than 4% of usual pediatric dose. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as 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

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

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
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  46. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7202185
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Comments  

+3 #1 Reviewer: bill, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient) 2018-03-21 10:01
This does not help my back pain at all. I might as well take a sugar pill. Because I take warfarin, I cannot take most other meds, like muscle relaxers, anti inflammatory, etc.

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