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Is it allowed to take Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Mixture of 5 parts of Sulfamethoxazole and 1 part of Trimethoprim. See info on items separately. Trimethoprim is excreted into breast milk at 4 to 10% of corrected pediatric dose. No adverse effects have been shown in breastfed infants. Used for treatment of infants older than one month. Sulfamethoxazole is excreted in low levels into breast milk.No adverse effects have been shown in breastfed infants. Cautious use for treatment of premature infants with hyperbilirubinemia or G-6-P-D deficiency is required. Avoid use in affected patients . Check-up for infant jaundice. Be aware of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics and diarrheal disease due to intestinal flora imbalance. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding for older, healthy full- term infants. See below the information of these related products:

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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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