Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Loteprednol? Is Loteprednol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Loteprednol extracts into breast milk? Does Loteprednol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Loteprednol influence milk supply or can Loteprednol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Loteprednol usage in lactation

No information is available on the ophthalmic use of loteprednol during breastfeeding. Because absorption from the eye is limited, ophthalmic loteprednol would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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