Last update: July 14, 2015
Safe. Compatible.
Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
We do not have alternatives for Colistin since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
Your contribution is essential for this service to continue to exist. We need the generosity of people like you who believe in the benefits of breastfeeding.
Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
Colistin belongs to these groups or families:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Colistin in its composition:
Write to us at elactancia.org@gmail.com
e-lactancia is a resource recommended by La Liga de la Leche de México from Mexico
Would you like to recommend the use of e-lactancia? Write to us at corporate mail of APILAM
Pharmacokinetic data (high volume of distribution and molecular weight) would explain the minimal excretion into breast milk mentioned in two older reports.
Due to a poor oral bioavailability, appearance in the infant's plasma from ingested milk is regarded as nil or scanty, except in premature infants or during the immediate neonatal period who may show an increased intestinal absorption.