is antibiotic clarithromycin safe while bf

[kbaby]

Ive been perscribed it as I have broncitus but when I asked the gp if it was ok he just said 'yes its fine, itll help the babies cough as well' he didnt really instill any confidence. I am only bf dd about twice a day now.
Would appreciate some advice about how can I find out if its safe.

Also ive heard stories of babies teeth being brown due to antibiotics. Anyone know how this happens and when.

Thanks

you are right about the teeth - my friends has dark brown teeth cos his mum took abs while pg (so he says) , but dont know which one, sorry

phone nhs 24, they may help settle your worry

I took one anitbiotic when bf but can't remember which one. I found the pharmacist more knowledgable than my dr. My sons teeth are still pearly white though.

Yes it is fine to take. Found this website re drugs and breastfeeding which is good drugs

Thanks for that mears.

Hi - see www.kellymom.com (a silly name for the most scientific website on BF I have found )- it has saved me on numerous occassions. I was told by my midwife only a few days after giving birth that there was "nothing safe" for the constipation which I was experiencing. I have since found out through the above website that there are many drugs considered safe, including for heyfever - somthing else I was told I would have to live with as there was nothing safe ! Good luck !
On the front page to the left of the website there is a section on "is this safe when breastfeeding" - you will find a list of drugs which have been classified as "safe" by the American Academy of Pediatrics. I do not know about the brown teeth issue, but too many antibiotics MAY lead to a yeast imbalance which causes thrush (on breasts and baby's mouth).