Guidelines for maternal codeine use during breastfeeding

Parvaz Madadi, Myla Moretti, Nada Djokanovic, Pina Bozzo, Irena Nulman, Shinya Ito, Gideon Koren

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Abstract

QUESTION: In light of the recent evidence of adverse events in infants whose mothers use codeine medication, we have been struggling with the issue of how to manage codeine analgesia in our postpartum patients. What are some guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding? ANSWER: Motherisk has summarized recent scientific evidence into suggested guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1077-1078
Number of pages2
JournalCanadian Family Physician
Volume55
Issue number11
StatePublished - Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

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