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  1. dm+d
  2. Articles
  3. Lactation Safety Information
    1. Parenteral
    2. For ophthalmic use
    3. For use in the ear

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Gentamicin products: information for supporting intrathecal risk assessment

11 August 2022Gentamicin products vary in their licensed status and other characteristics which affects their suitability for intrathecal administration

How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?

28 May 2021Review on how to calculate medicine doses in children who are obese which includes a table on commonly prescribed medicines.
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Lactation Safety Information

Parenteral

Parenteral
Caution
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Limited published evidence of safety
Small amounts in breast milk
Minimal absorption from the infant's GI tract, although some reports of small amounts in neonatal serum
Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials
24 September 2020
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For ophthalmic use

For ophthalmic use
Yes
Safety in Lactation: Anti-infective eye preparations
24 September 2020
LactMed

For use in the ear

For use in the ear
Yes
There are no additional risks when used in combination aural products containing hydrocortisone
Safety in Lactation: Drugs for otitis externa
24 September 2020