Is Fusafungine compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Fusafungine?

Fusafungine

January 13, 2015 (Very Low Risk)

Antibiotic that is used by inhalation for topical treatment of throat and nose infections.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.

It is not absorbed and does not appear in the plasma, hence it appearance in the human milk is highly unlikely.

Marketed product in many countries though retired licence in others for no proof on effectiveness.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Fusafungine 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

  • フサフンギン
  • فوسافونجين
  • Φουσαφουνγκίνη
  • Фузафунгин
  • 夫沙芬净

Drug trade names

References

  1. AEMPS. Fusafungina. Ficha técnica. 2013 Full text (in our servers)
  2. WHO Pharmaceuticals Newsletter. 2005 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. Haler D. An assessment of the bacteriological activity of Locabiotal (Fusafungine) --a non-systemic antibiotic. J Int Med Res. 1977Abstract