Question
Is it safe for breastfeeding women to use cefoperazone tablets, Qinglin Qing Granules, and vaginal lactobacillus probiotic capsules? Will these medications affect breastfeeding and the baby’s health?
Answer
When breastfeeding women take medication, they should consider whether the drug will affect milk production and the baby’s health. Some medications may have an impact on the baby, such as penicillin, sulfonamide drugs, isoniazid, metronidazole, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, aminophenazone, atropine sulfate, gentamicin sulfate, and streptomycin sulfate. These drugs may cause allergic reactions in infants, hemolytic anemia, incomplete tooth development, bone marrow suppression, and hearing damage. Breastfeeding women should avoid using these medications or use them carefully under a doctor’s guidance.