Is Cefadroxil compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Cefadroxil?
Cefadroxil
July 31, 2016 (Very Low Risk)
It is a First generation Cephalosporin.
Like other Cephalosporins, Cefadroxil is excreted into the breast milk in clinically non-significant amounts.
Be aware of the possibility of negative results of cultures done to febrile infants whose mothers are on antibiotics.
The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as usually compatible with breastfeeding.
Alternatives
We do not have alternatives for Cefadroxil since it is relatively safe.
Very Low Risk
Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.
Low Risk
Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.
High Risk
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.
Very High Risk
Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.
Synonyms
- BL-S578
- MJF-11567-3
Writings
- Κεφαδροξίλη (Greek)
- سيفادروكسيل (Arabic)
- Цефадроксил (Cyrillic)
- 头孢羟氨苄 (Chinese)
- セファドロキシル (Japanese)
- C16 H17 N3 O5 S, H2 O (Molecular formula)
Drug trade names
- Adroxef™
- Androxyl™
- Bidroxyl™
- Biodroxil™
- Biogran™
- Cedroxil™
- Cedroxim™
- Cefacar™
- Cefacilina™
- Cefadril™
- Cefadroxon™
- Cefadrox™
- Cefamar™
- Cefamox™
- Cefanaxil™
- Cefangin (Цефангин)™
- Cefatenk™
- Cefaval™
- Cefonax™
- Ceforal™
- Cefradur™
- Cepotec™
- Cidroxilo™
- Dexacef™
- Drocef™
- Droxifan™
- Duracef™
- Duricef™
- Gruncef™
- Kandicin™
- Klondroxil™
- Neo Cefadril™
- Oracefal™
- Oradroxil™
- Sanodril™
- Sefadex™
- Sofidrox™
- Teroxina™
- Versatic™
References
- Bar-Oz B, Bulkowstein M, Benyamini L, Greenberg R, Soriano I, Zimmerman D, Bortnik O, Berkovitch M. Use of antibiotic and analgesic drugs during lactation. Drug Saf. 2003Abstract
- AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs. Transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics. 2001Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
- Fulton B, Moore LL. Antiinfectives in breastmilk. Part I: Penicillins and cephalosporins. J Hum Lact. 1992Abstract
- Matsuda S. Transfer of antibiotics into maternal milk. Biol Res Pregnancy Perinatol. 1984Abstract
- Kafetzis DA, Siafas CA, Georgakopoulos PA, Papadatos CJ. Passage of cephalosporins and amoxicillin into the breast milk. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1981Abstract
- Takase Z, Shirafuji H, Uchida M. Clinical and laboratory studies of cefaclor in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Chemotherapy (Tokyo). 1979;27(Suppl 7):666-72. 1979