Can breastfeeding moms take famotidine?

Can Breastfeeding Moms Take Famotidine?
Yes, breastfeeding mothers can safely take famotidine (also known as Pepcid).
According to the available evidence, famotidine is considered compatible with breastfeeding. Famotidine gets into breastmilk in small amounts, and the levels found in breastmilk are lower than the dosages used to treat infants. Therefore, taking famotidine while breastfeeding is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed infant.
The key points are:
Safety for Breastfed Infants: Famotidine doses in breastmilk result in infant dosages that are lower than those used to treat newborn infants. Famotidine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.
Compatibility with Breastfeeding: Taking famotidine while breastfeeding is considered compatible and safe for the breastfed infant.
As with any medication, it’s always best for breastfeeding mothers to consult with their healthcare provider before taking famotidine or any other medication. The provider can assess the individual situation and provide guidance on the appropriate use of famotidine during breastfeeding.

What is famotidine used for postpartum?

Famotidine is a medication used to treat acid reflux (sometimes called heartburn) or peptic ulcer disease. Famotidine reduces the amount of stomach acid that your body makes.

How long does it take for famotidine to work for acid reflux in babies?

Famotidine may start to have an effect within one hour after administration, and its effect can last up to 12 hours.

Which antacid is safe during breastfeeding?

Medicines to treat gas and bloating, such as Gas-X, Maalox, Mylanta, and others, are safe to take while breastfeeding. They contain simethicone, which is sometimes given to infants. It is also not absorbed into the mother’s system, so wouldn’t be transmitted in breast milk.

Who should avoid famotidine?

Kidney disease. Liver disease. Trouble swallowing. An unusual or allergic reaction to famotidine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Is famotidine safe for my baby?

Conclusions: Histamine-2 receptor antagonists may cause agitation and headache in infants. A possibly efficacious famotidine dose for infants is 0.5 mg/kg (frequency adjusted for age). As 1.0 mg/kg may be more efficacious in some, the dosage may require individualization based on response.

Is famotidine safe in pregnancy?

Conclusions. Collectively, our findings suggest that famotidine exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy does not increase the risk of congenital malformations.

Is famotidine safe while breastfeeding?

Any H2-receptor antagonist can be used during breastfeeding. Famotidine or nizatidine are preferred as smaller amounts pass into breast milk. Cimetidine is least preferred due to higher levels in breast milk and the potential for drug interactions.

Do you have to wean baby off famotidine?

Is it safe to stop the medication? If your baby is currently on one of these medications for reflux but your baby is physically healthy and growing well, then you can try to stop the medication. The best way to stop these medications is to do it gradually. This gives your baby’s stomach time to re-‐adjust.

How I cured my baby’s reflux breastfeeding?

Helping your baby with reflux

1. get advice about your baby’s breastfeeding position.
2. hold your baby upright during feeding and for as long as possible after feeding.
3. burp (or wind) your baby regularly during feeds.
4. make sure your baby sleeps flat on their back (they should not sleep on their side or front)

What can I take for acid reflux while breastfeeding?

If these measures are insufficient, a histamine H2-blocker or PPI can be used. Famotidine appears to be the best H2-blocker for use during lactation. Information on PPIs during breastfeeding is limited to omeprazole and pantoprazole, so they are preferred.