In a message dated 12/10/98 9:31:51 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Trovan is trovafloxacin mesylate, a synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic similar to ciprofloxacin. Breastmilk levels are less than 0.4% of the maternal dose. >> There are some valid concerns about ciprofloxacin and its use in children - it is NOT recommended for children less than 18 years of age! Cipro causes arthropathy in juvenile animals! Cipro IS excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in infants nursing from mothers taking cipro, a decision should be made........ Personally, I would NOT prescribe Cipro to any infant; hence, if you prescribe it for the nursing mother, you are essentially prescribing it to the infant too. Surely an alternative can be found & prescribed for the mom. IMHO Andrew MD [log in to unmask]