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My gp prescribed a single dose of zentel 400mg. i only realised after taking it that it is not advised while breastfeeding. my boy is 21 months though. can i continue breastfeeding or do i stop and for how long?
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Continue: There is not a lot of data about use in breastfeeding but the main issue for exclusion is during pregnancy. Transfer in breast milk is about 5%. Since it is sometimes used to treat toddlers I do not consider it a risk for you situation.
Answered 2/5/2019
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