Handling calls about medicines during pregnancy & breastfeeding Limitations of Information sources eBNF – Appendix 5 Not all medicines are listed If a medicine is not listed cannot assume it is safe Not very detailed information Good place to start eMC Statements often based on legal concerns rather than evidence Where no information available usually advise to avoid When it is known that the medicine appears in breast milk, but no further details are available, caution is usually advised NHSD Q&As Only a limited number available
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