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Is Breast Feeding Advisable Post Intake Of Albendazole?
Question: Dear Dr.
I am breastfeeding a 15 weeks old girl.
i had taken albendazole(zentel-400).
may i still proceed to breastfeed an infant.
pharmacist advised its ok to eat the med,but now i am worried.
please advise. thank you
I am breastfeeding a 15 weeks old girl.
i had taken albendazole(zentel-400).
may i still proceed to breastfeed an infant.
pharmacist advised its ok to eat the med,but now i am worried.
please advise. thank you
Brief Answer:
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about the use of any medication while breast feeding but according to the written medical info- an informal consultation group of the World health organisation ( WHO), a single dose can be given to women who are breast feeding.
This means that according to this world organisation, it is ok and your baby should be fine.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned about the use of any medication while breast feeding but according to the written medical info- an informal consultation group of the World health organisation ( WHO), a single dose can be given to women who are breast feeding.
This means that according to this world organisation, it is ok and your baby should be fine.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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