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

Meloxicam

October 28, 2014 (Low Risk)

At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found.

Due to a high serum-protein-binding capacity, excretion into breast milk seems to be unlikely.

Until more information on this drug is available, another know therapeutic alternative should be preferred, especially in cases of breastfeeding an infant younger than one month or prematures.

Alternatives

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

  • メロキシカム
  • ميلوكسيكام
  • μελοξικάμη
  • Мелоксикам
  • 美洛昔康

Drug trade names

References

  1. Sachs HC; Committee On Drugs. The transfer of drugs and therapeutics into human breast milk: an update on selected topics. Pediatrics. 2013Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. AEMPS. Meloxicam. Ficha técnica. 2012 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Türck D, Roth W, Busch U. A review of the clinical pharmacokinetics of meloxicam. Br J Rheumatol. 1996Abstract