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Lactation and cefuroxime
Hi am having Urinary tract infection and am breast feeding the baby... Doc gave me, 5 day course of cefuroxime axetil 500mg twice.. Is it safe to use during breast feeding??
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Its safe...no worries
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Hi, cefuroxime is safe in lactation. Thanks.
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Dr. Pritam Prakash Sulakhe
Infertility Specialist
15 yrs exp
Pune
It's a schedule b
Do get secreted in milk but level are safe for newborns
So don't worry and believe and follow ur Gynaec
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Dr. Veena Vidyasagar
Gynecologist
47 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear Practo user,
Yes.It is safe to take course of Cefuroxime while breastfeeding.
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