Patient's question:
During the postpartum period, I took metronidazole for a week due to toothache, three times a day with two pills each time. I forgot that it's not advisable to take metronidazole during the postpartum period. What are the consequences of taking metronidazole while breastfeeding, and what interference does it have on the baby? The baby is over a year old now.Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to clarify this issue for you. Based on your description, you took Metronidazole during breastfeeding due to toothache. Given your situation, under normal circumstances, medication should be stopped during breastfeeding. In your case, you took Metronidazole without stopping breastfeeding. The side effects on the infant are not very significant. For just a few pills, it should not cause too much interference with the infant, but you should be cautious in the future. When taking medication, breastfeeding should be stopped.