Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered while Breastfeeding

Is Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Diclofenac sodium while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 15307-86-5

High plasma protein binding makes excretion into breast milk to be very low. Because the latter and a rapid elimination rate it is considered to be compatible with breastfeeding.

Diclofenac sodium while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 15307-86-5

Data on excretion of diclofenac into milk are poor, but the drug has a short half-life and little glucuronide metabolite formation. Most reviewers consider diclofenac to be acceptable during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4] Other agents having more published information may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Maternal use of diclofenac eye drops would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

What if I already have used Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered?

My health care provider has asked me to use Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered, what to do?

If I am using Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Diclofenac Sodium | 3% Diclofenac Spray Aerosol, Metered in breastfeeding?