Having vaginal infection, Is it safe to use metronidazole cream during breastfeeding?
Patient's Query
Hello Doctor,
I am 38 years old and I am breastfeeding my 1 year old child. I have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginal infection and prescribed metronidazole vaginal cream daily at bedtime for 5 days. Is it safe for me to continue nursing while using that medication?
Hi,
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- You have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginal infection).
- Metronidazole cream has to be applied vaginally for cure of the infection.
- Vaginal application leads to absorption of metronidazole, but it is only 2% of the oral dose.
- Only a small amount out of this gets into breast milk.
- Your question about the breastfeeding is pertinent, but you are going to use the cream only for 5 days.
- Perhaps you can avoid breastfeeding your child during this period.
- No major study has given a clear answer regarding the safety and ill effects of the drug in such a situation.
Consult a paediatrician online for further follow up regarding an alternative diet for your child during this period.
- Perhaps you can avoid breastfeeding your child during this period.
- Your question about the breastfeeding is pertinent, but you are going to use the cream only for 5 days.
- Only a small amount out of this gets into breast milk.
- Vaginal application leads to absorption of metronidazole, but it is only 2% of the oral dose.
- Metronidazole cream has to be applied vaginally for cure of the infection.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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