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Can Fam Physician
Vol. 55, No. 11, November 2009, pp.1077 - 1078
Copyright © 2009 by The College of Family Physicians of Canada
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Motherisk Update

Guidelines for maternal codeine use during breastfeeding

Parvaz Madadi, PhD, Myla Moretti, MSc, Nada Djokanovic, MD MSc, Pina Bozzo, Irena Nulman, MD FRCPC, Shinya Ito, MD FRCPC and Gideon Koren, MD FRCPC FACMT
QUESTION In light of the recent evidence of adverse events in infants whose mothers use codeine medication, we have been struggling with the issue of how to manage codeine analgesia in our postpartum patients. What are some guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding?

ANSWER Motherisk has summarized recent scientific evidence into suggested guidelines for the safe use of codeine during breastfeeding.






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