Dear mphwanga,
Minimal amounts of omeprazole enters breastmilk. The time the medication is highest in your milk is the first three hours after your dose so try to avoid breastfeeding during that time. Observe your child for diarrhea although unlikely since only small amounts enter milk, and she is older and able to metabolize medications well now. Omeprazole is compatible with breastfeeding.
Sincerely,
Cindy Pride, MSN, CPNP
TTUHSC InfantRisk Center
- 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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