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Azithromycin (Z-Pack)
Azithromycin (Z-Pack) is safe during breastfeeding. It's commonly used for respiratory infections and has good breastfeeding safety data. Consult your healthcare provider.
Azithromycin is considered compatible with breastfeeding. Milk transfer levels are low relative to the dose. The main precaution is the same as amoxicillin — potential alteration of infant gut flora, which can cause mild, transient GI changes. Azithromycin has a long half-life (68 hours), so effects may last several days after finishing a 5-day course.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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