Albendazole in breastfeeding

Very low risk

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

Is it allowed to take Albendazole during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Because a poor oral absorption it is likely a minimal excretion into breast milk.
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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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Mebendazole

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+3 #1 Reviewer: Armin, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-06-21 12:19

I took it for a microsporidiosis of the eyes, and it works very-strongly. It was well-absorbed by the stomach. The burnings and discomforts of the eyes went away, after just one dose. This is a good medicine.

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