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What drugs should breastfeeding mothers not take?

Asked by:Meadow

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 01:30 AM

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  • Mary Mary

    Apr 03, 2026

      Breastfeeding mothers cannot eat many things because they have to breastfeed their babies, let alone medicines. So what medicines should lactating mothers not take?

      For breastfed babies, drugs can enter the body through milk. Almost all drugs taken by mothers can be excreted in breast milk, but if it exceeds 1%-2% of the intake, it is generally not dangerous. Different drugs have different amounts of excretion in breast milk, so mothers are advised to be careful when taking drugs.

      through breast milk baby Drugs that cause adverse reactions include:

      1. Hormone drugs: Resist growth and hinder the formation of hormones in the body.

      2. Birth control pills: They can resist the secretion of milk. Excessive use can affect the baby's genitals. It also greatly reduces the absorption of minerals and proteins in milk.

      3. Thyroid function preparations: Taking these medicines can cause hypothyroidism in infants.

      4. Bromide: rash, drowsiness.

      5. Isoniazid: Dizziness, insomnia, inattention, etc. can cause isoniazid poisoning and central nervous system poisoning in infants. nerve excited.

      6. Potassium preparations: can cause the baby's body temperature to drop. 》》》 woman suffering from breast cancer5big features

      7. Metronidazole: Damage to the baby's kidneys, causing nausea and vomiting.

      8. Chloramphenicol: Accumulate poisoning and resist the baby's bone marrow.

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