bactrim and breastfeeding
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Bactrim and Breastfeeding
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on December 14, 2007
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I have a lesion on my left arm and is badly infected. The doctor thinks I have MRSA and prescribed bactrim. She said it is safe for breastfeeding. My son is 10 week...
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- Hi! I just looked it up online and it said that "You should not take Bactrim if you are pregnant or nursing a baby." I would always go with what your OB says!!
- Bactrim or Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is an L3 drug, that means it is (moderately safe) to take during nursing. I would see if my Dr could recommend something in ...
- I see you already received some good advice but thought I would add my 2 cents. I am allergic to Bactrim so would NEVER take it or give it to my children. For your w...
Breastfeeding While Taking Zithromax (Antibiotic)
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on February 15, 2009
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I have a bad case of strep throat, and at the urgent care the md prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) for me. I have many allergies (bactrim ds, amoxil, keflex, augment...
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- Hey D., My daughter took it while nursing, no problems at all. Nursing is always the best. Hope you feel better, V.
- don't take it! Please, consider safer alternatives. here is a list of homeopathic practitioners in CA, there got to be at least one close to you! even if not, it is wo...
- Zithromax has quite a bit of research for preg/nursing since it is also indicated for std's and was given to women when the benefits outweighed the risks - they were a...
Dr. Wants Me to Pump ,Y Milk While on Antibiotics but I Don't Get the Concept.
Asked by S.2. from Bakersfield
on May 7, 2011
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I got diagnosed with MRSA a type of staph infection. I'm in tremendous pain because of this boil i have.
And I really wanna start this Bactrim medication. The doctor...
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- Hi S., I agree with the other momma's here. The Doctor likely meant to pump your milk and then dispose of it. However, I am never a proponent of formula. The few...
- He meant for you to pump so you keep your supply, but not to feed it to your baby. Supplement with formula for the duration of your medication, and then resume breastf...
- I think the doc probably meant pump and dump. So you wouldn't actually be giving the baby milk for the period of time that you are on the antibiotics, but you wouldn'...
Sudden Eczema Outbreak in 6 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from Boston
on June 26, 2010
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My 6-month-old son has had some mild eczema under his neck and on and off on his back and belly since he was very young. We have always used unscented detergents, soa...
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- Have you tried Aveeno Hydrocortizone Cream? Every time my son broke out with eczema we used that, per his pedi's orders, and it worked great. PenPoint Editor...
- I haven't read everyone else's answers but I think your pedi. should refer you to an allergist immediately. You could try eliminating all solids and then slowly introd...
- I agree with the responses about food allergies. Also, my son's excema flaired up crazy when summer came around - the sweating, humidity, etc really set it off. That...
Staph. . Again
Asked by V.B. from Dallas
on May 22, 2008
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I have had a staph infection on and off for the last nine months. Most of it was during my pregnancy. Well, I delivered about a month ago and I have an outbreak agai...
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- Discinfect your entire house, wash all bedding and clothes in hot water, and there is a soap you can get over the counter that the entire family will need to bathe wit...
- Hi, You might research bentonite clay. http://www.naturalnews.com/023217.html http://www.naturalnews.com/022475.html http://www.naturalnews.com/022855.html Y...
- If the infection is reappearing in the same place, then you're not really curing the infection. Are you using topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics? You might need...
Uti/kidney Infection- Nursing 6 Wk Old; Trouble Finding Antibiotic That Works
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on July 6, 2011
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My baby was born may 21; when he was 3 wks old I was diagnosed w/ a UTI. They gave me 250 mg Keflex 4 times a day for 10 days. I have been off it for over a week and o...
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- I had a UTI while nursing and the first antibiotic I took didn't help. The doctor sent a second urine culture in for more substantial testing and it turned out I had a...
- Have you thought about pumping and dumping while you take a prescription that will work for your infection? You can either feed the baby formula or check with a milk ...
- Most antibiotics are considered safe while breastfeeding... so I'm more than a bit confused at your Dr's office stating they didn't know what to do. Keflex is an L1...
Baby Stomach Pain
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 2, 2010
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I have a precious, precious baby that will be 6 months in just over a week. Two and a half weeks ago we discovered he had an ear infection. He was put on Omnicef, an...
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- Maby your little one has developed GERD, my youngest daughter is almost 6 years old and still has it (she has had it since birth)? My youngest son had an infection in ...
- I would try some yogurt, no sugar kind. Sounds like meds induced reflux. best of luck.
- Is he taking anything for his reflux? It is possible that the antibiotic has triggered the reflux again. I am puzzled as to why the doctor has not given him somethin...
Eating
Asked by T.B. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2008
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Our 3 month old has never been a good eater (always fussing after 2 oz or so, and never eats more than 4 oz at a time) However, last weekend he has decided to not eat...
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- My 7 year old was a horrible eater at that age! He was the same way...NEVER drank over 4oz bottles...even at 8 months old he wouldn't eat over 4 oz. He would cry thr...
- Don't know about the red in the diaper--but would definitely look for answers if it happens again. The lack of eating and vomiting may be Gastroesophageal reflux dise...
- maybe he can't digest milk,be it formula or breast.my daughter had that problem,and I put her on soy,which solved it.Just a suggestion.
Antibiotic for My 11 Month-old?
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on October 20, 2008
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Hi ladies! I need some guidance. I've read good and bad things about babies and antibiotics. My ped wants me to put my 11-month old son on KEFLEX for 3-4 days, which...
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- Try tea tree oil it is natural and has antifungal and antibacterial properties. You can put a few drops in a carrier oil or just use it straight. I prefer to put a f...
- C., Please follow your Dr.'s instructions on this. You have a positive test for a bacterial infection. When a Dr. prescibes an antibiotic, they weigh the benefit ag...
- I would be leery to give such a young child an antibiotic for a condition that really is not causing any ill effects. The brand Weleda makes a diaper creme that con...
