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Breastfeeding Guidelines For Nonprescription Drugs And Everyday Products
- Speaker: Dr. Frank J. Nice , RPh, DPA,CPHP
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- Duration: 60 Mins
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When a breastfeeding mother uses any form of medication, the ingredients can pass to her infant through her breastmilk. Even if the medication is entirely safe for an adult, there may be harmful consequences for an infant. The use of a nonprescription or over-the counter (OTC) medication does not require professional approval. Individual consumers usually make their own decisions about using nonprescription medications or other commonly available health and recreation products. Choosing a medication or other product, especially while breastfeeding, is not as simple as it seems. The labels for OTC products, though vitally important, do not tell you if a medication is safe for breastfeeding. It can be all too easy to unintentionally use something harmful.
The use of nonprescription or over-the-counter medications by breastfeeding mothers is more common than the use of prescription drugs. The sale and use of these products is a $37 billion industry. Nine out of every ten Americans use OTC medications regularly, which equals over 260 million users. This presentation will provide basic guidelines that can help breastfeeding parents determine which nonprescription products are safe to use. The information covered provides simple, clear answers to help breastfeeding families choose safe and effective products for every health need.
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Breastfeeding Guidelines For Nonprescription Drugs And Everyday Products
When a breastfeeding mother uses any form of medication, the ingredients can pass to her infant through her breastmilk. Even if the medication is entirely safe for an adult, there may be harmful consequences for an infant. The use of a nonprescription or over-the counter (OTC) medication does not require professional approval. Individual consumers usually make their own decisions about using nonprescription medications or other commonly available health and recreation products. Choosing a medication or other product, especially while breastfeeding, is not as simple as it seems. The labels for OTC products, though vitally important, do not tell you if a medication is safe for breastfeeding. It can be all too easy to unintentionally use something harmful.
The use of nonprescription or over-the-counter medications by breastfeeding mothers is more common than the use of prescription drugs. The sale and use of these products is a $37 billion industry. Nine out of every ten Americans use OTC medications regularly, which equals over 260 million users. This presentation will provide basic guidelines that can help breastfeeding parents determine which nonprescription products are safe to use. The information covered provides simple, clear answers to help breastfeeding families choose safe and effective products for every health need.
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