Sulindac use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Sulindac: Clinoril
Sulindac Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of sulindac during breastfeeding, its relatively long half-life and glucuronide metabolite, other agents 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
Sulindac Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
38194-50-2
Drug Class
- Analgesic Agents
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
248
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2008-07-16
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Sulindac use during Pregnancy
- Sulindac Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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