To Jeanette F. Panchula:
Ibuprofen is a good choice, perhaps best choice, in a BFing mom
because of its poor prenetration into breastmilk. Less than 0.6% of the
maternal dose is transferred into milk. In one patient receiving 400 mg
twice daily, milk levels were less than 0.5 mg / liter of milk. Just
observe the infant for GI distress. Have mom breastfeed, then take
medicine. Wait several hours to refeed.
Tom Hale
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T.W. Hale, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
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