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Can i take antibiotic for toothache and breast feed?

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Depends: It depends on the type of antibiotic used. Many antibiotics are compatible with breastfeeding but many are not. Consult the prescribing provider or call you pediatrician to be sure that this antibiotic will not adversely affect your precious baby.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes, but: You can but you need to see a dentist about the tooth ache and determine if an antibiotic is actually what you need and then let them determine which med is right for you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Depends on which one: Most antibiotics used in dentistry are safe for the mom and the breast feeding baby. Sometimes penicillins (amoxicillin), cephalosporins (keflex) , and macrolides (z-pack) may cause your baby to have loose stools. Tetracycline is the one that causes discoloration of baby's teeth if taken while pregnant. One rarely prescribed antibiotic, chloramphenicol, should not be used while breast feeding.

Answered 5/6/2014

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