Last update: Aug. 21, 2016
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Erythromycin (topical use) 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.
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Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by La Liga de la Leche, España from Spain
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La pequeña dosis y la escasa absorción plasmática de la mayoría de preparaciones dermatológicas u oftalmológicas tópicas hacen poco probable el paso de cantidad significativa a leche materna.
No aplicar sobre el pecho para evitar que el lactante lo ingiera; caso necesario, aplicar tras una toma y limpiar bien con agua antes de la próxima.
Conviene evitar la aplicación sobre el pezón de cremas, geles y otros producto de aplicación local que contengan parafina (aceite mineral) para que el lactante no lo absorba.
Academia Americana de Pediatría: medicación usualmente compatible con la lactancia.
Listado de medicamentos esenciales OMS 2002: compatible con la lactancia.