During lactation, as well as during pregnancy, the unauthorized use of any medication is prohibited. Most drugs pass into breast milk and may harm the baby. But what if treatment is still required? Is it worth it to stop lactation or is it possible to conduct therapy without fear? In today's article, we will talk about the use of the drug "Terzhinan" during breastfeeding. The instruction will be presented to your attention.
Description of the drug and its effect
Before using the drug "Terzhinan" during breastfeeding, you need to know about it in more detail. What is part of the drug and how does it work?
According to the instructions, the drug has an antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antifungal effect. It also relieves inflammation. The medicine is used in gynecology to treat many diseases. Often, "Terzhinan" is prescribed in combination therapy. A medication is available in volumes of 6 and 10 suppository tablets. They include substances that determine the effect of the medication:
- ternidazole (effective against fungi, anaerobic microorganisms, and gardnerella);
- neomycin (an antibacterial substance with a wide spectrum of action);
- nystatin (an antifungal agent with antibacterial activity;
- prednisologist (corticosteroid, which has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effect).
Can Terzhinan be used while breastfeeding?
It is not worth it to use the medication on your own during lactation (as well as without it). The medicine should be prescribed by a specialist, as indicated. These include:
- bacterial and fungal vaginitis;
- trichomoniasis;
- thrush;
- inflammatory processes;
- 3-4 degree of purity of the vagina.
The drug is also used for the purpose of prevention (for rehabilitation). "Terzhinan" is prescribed before and after surgical and diagnostic interventions, the installation of the IUD, abortion. If you consider contraindications, then you will not find data on lactation. Does this mean that you can use the candles "Terzhinan" with breastfeeding? Yes, this medication is often prescribed by doctors. It is believed that it acts locally without penetrating into breast milk.
The method of applying candles for nursing mothers
How to use "Terzhinan"? When breastfeeding, the medication is prescribed according to the standard scheme: one tablet per day. Please note that the medicine has the only route of administration: vaginal. If you take the medicine orally, then not only harm your child, but you will also earn poisoning. Therefore, carefully read the instructions before using Terzhinan.
With breastfeeding, the medication is used from 6 to 20 days. The minimum course is prescribed for preventive purposes. Standard treatment is carried out within 10 days. If necessary, the doctor prolongs the therapy for another 10 days. But this requires certain conditions (for example, confirmation of mycosis in a nursing woman).
Before you enter the pill, you need to hold it for several seconds under running water. This condition is optional but desirable. So the medicine will act faster. Enter the medication with clean hands as deep as possible into the vagina. After that, stay horizontal for another 15-20 minutes. Use daily pads so that the medicine does not stain underwear when it flows out.
How to protect the baby as much as possible?
Many women are afraid to use Terzhinan candles during lactation. With breastfeeding, you can enter a medication with maximum safety for the baby. How to do this? There is one secret.
Choose the longest gap when you are not putting your baby on your chest. Most likely it will be night. If your baby sleeps all night and does not ask for breasts, this will be only a plus. Finish another evening feed and insert the pill immediately. By morning, your body will have a minimum of active substances. This means that the risk of getting the drug to the baby will tend to zero.
Additional Information for Nursing Women
The drug "Terzhinan" (with breastfeeding) has only good reviews. Doctors say that this is one of the safest antibiotics with anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity. It acts directly in the vagina. Only negligible doses enter the bloodstream. The medication is actively used among pregnant and lactating women. In this case, not a single case of toxic effects on the child was recorded.
Often, the drug is prescribed after childbirth. Can it be used if the lochia has not yet ended? Is it acceptable to administer a medicine if a lactating woman has started a sudden menstruation (which is not uncommon with HS)? In all these situations, the use of candles "Terzhinan" is acceptable. Despite the discharge, the medicine still enters the body and affects the desired areas. If you use spermicidal compounds as a contraceptive, then it’s worthwhile to be treated for them during treatment. Prefer barrier contraception, which also prevents re-infection.
It is not recommended to use candles "Terzhinan" and at the same time to drink alcohol. Ethanol will minimize the therapeutic effect and increase the likelihood of renal pathologies. In addition, a lactating woman is completely forbidden to drink alcohol.
Summarize
From the article you learned about the effective and safe antibacterial agent "Terzhinan". During breastfeeding, he is prescribed often. If you still have doubts about the safety of the drug for the baby, then you can stop lactation for the duration of the treatment. Remember that it is necessary to express breast milk. Otherwise, during the treatment period it will simply go away or its production will decrease significantly. Be sure to discuss this issue with your doctor. Good luck!