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Is Amoyxcillin ok when breastfeeding?

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misdee · 16/12/2005 22:09

got some for my ear infection, but is it ok to take? GP asked if i was on the pill(hmmm yeah ok,lol), but that was all, didnt ask if i was still breastfeeding. andi forgot to ask.

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hunkermunker · 16/12/2005 22:10

It's fine for babies to take direct, so yes.

Curmudgeonlett · 16/12/2005 22:11

its fine

Antibiotics safe to take during lactation

The following antibiotics are all safe to take whilst breastfeeding;

Amoxycillin, Amoxil 250-500mg three times a day

WigWamBam · 16/12/2005 22:11

You might find that the baby gets a touch of diarrhoea but otherwise it's OK.

misdee · 16/12/2005 22:12

cheers. actually dd3 had her first course of anti biotics the other week so why am i worrying lol.

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TinselMunkerWentToGlitteryLand · 16/12/2005 22:22

Because you're her mum and that's your job

Hope your ears are better soon - know how sore that is

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