Last update March 18, 2008

Novobiocin

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use safer alternative or interrupt breastfeeding 3 to 7 T ½ (elimination half-lives). Read the Comment.

It is not convenient a long-term use (more than 3-4 weeks) since damage on bone growth plates, teeth discoloration, or alteration of intestinal flora may occur. Be aware of the possibility of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.
Withdrawn from market in Spain.

Alternatives

  • Tetracycline ( Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.)

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Novobiocin in its composition:

  • Tetra-Tripsin™. Contains other elements than Novobiocin in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 635 daltons
Tmax 3.5 hours
M/P ratio 0.3 -

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