JHO:
The InfantRisk Center generally recommends trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg twice daily for three days (don't use during the first 2 weeks postpartum) . OR, ciprofloxacin 250 mg every 12 hours for three days. An alternative, is nitrofurantoin, but again don't use early postnatally, due to bilirubinemia problems.
Tom Hale Ph.D.
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.
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