Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

Bactrim, Septra

Use With Caution While Breastfeeding

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is generally considered safe for use during breastfeeding in healthy, full-term infants over 2 months old. Caution is advised for jaundiced, ill, stressed, or premature infants.

Prescription · Source: NIH LactMed®, Mar 2025

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