Betnesol retention enema

[Uc since 2012]

Hi,

I have a 5 week old baby and take half of a betnesol retention enema twice a week as treatment. I was wondering your opinion on this medicine and breastfeeding. I have been having more symptoms show so I am supposed to up my dosage to 1/2 a bag every other night. The enema is 5mg in a 100ml solution. Thank you very much.

[admin]

Dear Uc since 2012,

Betamethasone is considered an intermediate potency steroid. In small doses, most steroids are certainly not contraindicated in nursing mothers. Following administration, wait at least 4 hours if possible prior to feeding your infant to reduce exposure. With prolonged therapy, the infant should be closely monitored for growth and development.

Tassneem Abdel Karim, MD
InfantRisk Center