Miconazole use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Miconazole: Monistat, Monistat 7-Day Combination Pack, Vusion, Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack, Aloe Vesta, Micatin, Zeasorb-AF, Oravig, Mitrazol, Baza Antifungal, Show all 53 »
Miconazole Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because miconazole has poor oral bioavailability, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant, including topical application to the nipples. However, a survey of members of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine found topical miconazole is rarely prescribed to nursing mothers to treat thrush.[1] Any excess cream or ointment should be removed from the nipples before nursing. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[2]
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
Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Nystatin
References
1. Brent NB. Thrush in the breastfeeding dyad: results of a survey on diagnosis and treatment. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2001;40:503-6. PMID: 11583049
2. Noti A, Grob K, Biedermann M et al. Exposure of babies to C(15)-C(45) mineral paraffins from human milk and breast salves. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2003;38:317-25. PMID: 14623482
Miconazole Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
22916-47-8
Drug Class
- Antifungal Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
368
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-31
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Miconazole use during Pregnancy
- Miconazole topical use during Pregnancy
- Miconazole Consumer Information
- Miconazole Cream Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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