Etodolac use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Etodolac: Lodine, Lodine XL
Etodolac Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of etodolac during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Acetaminophen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Naproxen, Piroxicam
References
Etodolac Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
41340-25-4
Drug Class
- Analgesic Agents
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
107
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2012-04-03
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Etodolac use during Pregnancy
- Etodolac Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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