Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Sparfloxacine [INN-French] usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Sparfloxacine [INN-French] during breastfeeding. Fluoroquinolones have traditionally not been used in infants because of concern about adverse effects on the infants' developing joints. However, recent studies indicate little risk.[1][2] The calcium in milk might prevent absorption of the small amounts of fluoroquinolones in milk,[3] but insufficient data exist to prove or disprove this assertion. Use of Sparfloxacine [INN-French] is acceptable in nursing mothers with monitoring of the infant for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea or candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash). However, it is preferable to use an alternate drug for which safety information is available.

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Enoxacin(Low Risk)
Moxifloxacin(Low Risk)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
Levofloxacin(Low Risk)
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Lomefloxacin(Low Risk)
Enoxacin(Low Risk)
Moxifloxacin(Low Risk)
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