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.
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.
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Diclofenac Sodium | Declofenac Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release and have used it then do not panic as Diclofenac Sodium | Declofenac Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
Definitely, Diclofenac Sodium | Declofenac Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Diclofenac Sodium | Declofenac Sodium Tablet, Delayed Release
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