Breastfeeding
This sheet is about exposure to proton pump inhibitors in pregnancy
Safe During Breastfeeding: Famotidine, an ingredient in Pepcid Complete, passes to the infant in breast milk
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However, the finding that ranitidine spontaneously breaks down to a cancer-causing chemical caused its removal from the market in the US and other countries
The medication is broken down in the baby’s stomach acid and will not be absorbed
Zyrtec may cause drowsiness, and you should refrain from drinking alcohol while taking Zyrtec
Children weighing less than 40 kg—Use and dose be determined by your doctor
6% noticed drowsiness and 10% noticed irritability
Because of its expected low milk levels and lack of sedation and anticholinergic effects, maternal use of desloratadine is unlikely to affect a breastfed infant or milk production
Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Famotidine does not cause any serious side effects Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding
Drug Interactions
While Pepto Bismol is not recommended while breastfeeding, other medications may be more breastfeeding-friendly and work well to treat symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, or diarrhea
Damse says that most commercially produced moisturizers and cleansers are safe to use while breastfeeding
2273; 100 Years of Cleveland Clinic; You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication
If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy it is OK to take omeprazole while you’re breastfeeding
If you take Pepcid AC (famotidine tablets) on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it
However, other underlying health conditions make Pepto Bismol unsuitable for use, too
Ranitidine and famotidine are the commonly prescribed histamine H2-blockers to help with heartburn during lactation