Heidi, Hale lists Prednisone as "Approved by the American Academy of
Pediatrics for use in breastfeeding mothers." Prednisolone is the form
that it takes upon metabolism. This drug is just another form of prednisone.
The amount that will be in breastmilk is "clinically insignificant."
Pediatric concerns: None reported via breasmilk.
Pat Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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