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I got prescribed betadine gel for 5 days use only but im breastfeeding will it be ok as says on leaflet not for use during lactation is this ok?

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? vaginal gel ?: This gel features chemicals that are readily absorbed from internal tissues of the vagina and is considered potentially hazardous when used during breastfeeding. There are alternatives that are not.

Answered 7/14/2018

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