Mebendazole in breastfeeding

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

Is it allowed to take Mebendazole during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Because of a high plasma protein binding capacity, excretion into breast milk seems to be unlikely. A report failed to find any trace of Mebendazole in the breast milk. No side effects in breastfed infants from treated mothers have been found. Based on a low oral bioavailability, concentration in the infant's plasma should be nil or low, except in premature and newborn infants with a increased intestinal absorption capacity. Since it has a vermifuge action on Ascaris worms (migration of alive worms) should be carefully used in the tropics, Reportedly, one case of inhibition of mother's milk production was found that was not confirmed in later reports. WHO's Eleventh Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.
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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...

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