What Causes Diarrhea And Stomach Pain In A Breastfeeding Mother?

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015

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Sun, 19 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I am breastfeeding and am having loose motions and pain in stomach at times. I was asked to take Oflomac Oz for 5 days twice daily. But in internet I see oflomac is not safe during breastfeeding. Should i continue breastfeeding or after how many hours can i feed my baby after taking the medication. I have taken two doses today.

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should give a 3 days interval.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Oflomac oz (ofloxacin & ornidazole) is contra indicated in breast feeding mothers. If it is that important then avoid breast feeding while taking it. You can continue breast feeding again after giving 3 days interval once you stopped the drug.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if any thing not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Since I took the medicine for a day ( two doses) and knowing that I can't breastfeed my baby I decided to discontinue it. Still I would need to give a interval of 3 days before resuming breastfeeding as I didnot complete my entire medication but just 2 tabs out of 10?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, you still need a three day interval.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up.

You still need a 3days interval to be on safe side. This much time is needed for the drug to go completely out of your system.

Let me know if any thing not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar