Non-significant levels of drug in the milk are found. The infant is further protected because of a low oral bioavailability. Most expert's opinion is that topical, oral or inhaled steroid medication is compatible with breastfeeding,
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The amounts of inhaled budesonide excreted into breastmilk are minute and infant exposure is negligible. When taken by mouth, budesonide is only about 9% bioavailable; bioavailability in the infant is likely to be similarly low for any budesonide that enters the breastmilk. Most experts consider oral and inhaled corticosteroids, including budesonide, acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4][5]
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 Rhinocort Allergy | Budesonide Spray, Metered and have used it then do not panic as Rhinocort Allergy | Budesonide Spray, Metered is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
Definitely, Rhinocort Allergy | Budesonide Spray, Metered is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Rhinocort Allergy | Budesonide Spray, Metered
US
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