Is FML Forte Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use FML Forte? Is FML Forte safe for nursing mother and child? Does FML Forte extracts into breast milk? Does FML Forte has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can FML Forte influence milk supply or can FML Forte decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About FML Forte usage in lactation
No information is available on the ophthalmic use of FML Forte during breastfeeding. Because absorption from the eye is limited, ophthalmic FML Forte 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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