It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule and whether its safe to use Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule while nursing or not.
What is Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule used for?
ANCOBON is indicated only in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of Candida and/or Cryptococcus. Candida: Septicemia, endocarditis and urinary system infections have been effectively treated with flucytosine. Limited trials in pulmonary infections justify the use of flucytosine Cryptococcus: Meningitis and pulmonary infections have been treated effectively. Studies in septicemias and urinary tract infections are limited, but good responses have been reported. ANCOBON should be used in combination with amphotericin B for the treatment of systemic candidiasis and cryptococcosis because of the emergence of resistance to ANCOBON (see MICROBIOLOGY ).
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
As Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule is made of only Flucytosine, and Flucytosine is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Flucytosine and Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from ANCOBON, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys
UnsafeCAS Number: 2022-85-7
It is used in combination with amphotericin B. Although it is potentially toxic, no untoward effects on breastfed infants have been reported.

What if I already have used Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule?
We have already established that Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule, is it safe?
If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule then there must be good reason for that as Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.
If I am using Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Ancobon | Flucytosine Capsule in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week