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Can Fusidic Acid Be Taken While Breastfeeding?
Question: is it safe to use fusidic acis 2% cream if breastfeeding g6pd deficient baby?
Brief Answer:
Fusidic acid is not contraindicated in G6PD deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern.
I will put 2 scientific facts before you before answering your query.
1. The systemic absorption of Fusidic acid from skin or mucosa is not well established.
2. Fusidic acid doesn't fall into the category of antibiotics which definitely or probably cause hemolysis in g6pd deficiency.
I suggest you can safely use Fusidic acid.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Fusidic acid is not contraindicated in G6PD deficiency
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern.
I will put 2 scientific facts before you before answering your query.
1. The systemic absorption of Fusidic acid from skin or mucosa is not well established.
2. Fusidic acid doesn't fall into the category of antibiotics which definitely or probably cause hemolysis in g6pd deficiency.
I suggest you can safely use Fusidic acid.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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