flucloxacillin!?

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diamondsrforever · 11/12/2013 13:36

Just been prescribed this from nurse practitioner and some cream...forgot to mention I'm breastfeeding...picking prescription up in a few hours so will check with pharmacist but just wondering f any1 has tken this or no if it's safe thanks

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leedy · 11/12/2013 13:39

Yup, safe for BF, it's the standard antibiotic prescribed for mastitis.

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diamondsrforever · 11/12/2013 13:47

Fab thank u

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FrumiousBandersnatch · 12/12/2013 21:19

Defo safe - there's a v useful list of medications and their safety for breastfeeding on Kellymom.

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diamondsrforever · 13/12/2013 22:56

Has any1 took this and experienced horrendous heartburn feeling pregnant again!!

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MadameDefarge · 13/12/2013 23:10

yes. its vile like that.

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diamondsrforever · 14/12/2013 14:39

Thanks, not sure I can handle a few more days of it !!

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MissRatty · 15/12/2013 08:15

It can also turn baby's poo green, so don't worry if there is a change in poo colour.

PurpleDana · 15/12/2013 14:32

My doc actually prescribed it for my 3month old dd, for infected eczema, so I guess it's safe for babies

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