I am taking vicodin for a really bad tooth ache just untill I get to a dentist tomorrow. I know it wears off in 6 hours, does that mean I can breastfeed my son 6 hours after I take one? I am going to be taking one every six hours ( or after I breastfeed- if I can) and he has never had formula before - what do I do to be safe?
2007-05-28 11:07:25 · 6 answers · asked by mykidsrcuter 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is a book called Medication's and Mother's Milk. There is usually a copy at the library. I had a terrible delivery with the birth of my son (forceps) and I took Vicodin for two weeks while breastfeeding.
2007-05-28 13:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by bmcclain 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PHARMACOKINETICS
Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration
Distribution: Unknown
Metabolism and Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver
Half-life: 3.8 hr
TIME OF ACTION
analgesic effect ROUTE ONSET PEAK DURATION
PO 10-30 min 30-60 min 4-6 hr
CONTRAINDICATIONS/PRECAUTIONS
Contraindicated in: • Hypersensitivity to hydrocodone
• Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen/aspirin/ibuprofen (for combination products)
• Aspirin- and ibuprofen-containing products should be avoided in patients with bleeding disorders or thrombocytopenia
• Acetaminophen should be avoided in patients with severe hepatic or renal disease
• Pregnancy or lactation (avoid chronic use)
• Products containing alcohol, aspartame, saccharin, sugar, or tartrazine (FDC yellow dye #5) should be avoided in patients who have hypersensitivity or intolerance to these compounds
Use Cautiously in: • Head trauma
• Increased intracranial pressure
• Severe renal, hepatic, or pulmonary disease
• Hypothyroidism
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Alcoholism
• Geriatric or debilitated patients (initial dosage reduction required; more prone to CNS depression, constipation)
• Patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain
• Prostatic hypertrophy
I would definitely call your dr. Vicodin should probably not be taken since you are breastfeeding.
2007-05-28 11:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by submental25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something you should have mentioned to the doctor who perscribed the meds. any time you are perscribed a medication the first question you should be asking is can I still breastfeed my child when on this medication. As for how long it stays in your system, weeks, not hours. the pain killing effect only last for a few hours but the drug itself is in your system much longer, just at lower dosage. check with a MD or pharmacist before you do anything.
2007-05-28 11:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by nyxcat1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you started to take this did you not talk to your Doc about your breastfeeding your son? I think I would call a pharmacy and talk to them, they can tell you what to do!
I don't think you'll be able to nurse him!
2007-05-28 11:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by PSYCHO DAISY MAE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor. many over the counter meds as well as
prescription will show up in the milk. in fact you should
clear all the vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements.
there are even some foods that will affect your baby.
call your doctor before taking anything.
2007-05-28 11:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult your doctor if you have one. If not call a hospital and ask a nurse. Also check webmd.com
2007-05-28 11:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by towbusiness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the chemist
2007-05-28 11:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋