Hi can I use the antibiotic ospen when breastfeeding? My daughter is 9 months old the doctor prescribed me this drug for sinusitis but the leaflet is not recommended for use when breastfeeding
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
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Aleksandra Żywiec-Pelczar Pharmacist
2 years ago
The Summary of Product Characteristics of Ospen states that phenoxymethylpenicillin, the active substance, is excreted in breast milk, posing a risk of yeast infection and central nervous system toxicity. Therefore, the use of Ospen in breastfeeding women is allowed in cases where it is absolutely necessary. The doctor recommending the use of the drug, selects it guided by his knowledge, experience and clinical situation of the mother, while taking professional responsibility for this decision. To reduce the amount of medicine excreted in milk, it should be taken immediately after breastfeeding, because the highest concentration of drugs reach in food when taken about 30-60 minutes. before feeding. You can read more about the use of drugs during lactation in the text: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/karmienie-piersia-a-leki-kawa-alkohol-i-papierosy