Is Colchicine safe for breastfeeding mum

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I have been prescribed Colchicine for treatment of my oral lichen planus condition. However, I am still nursing / breastfeeding my one year old child. I am wondering if the medication is safe to consume given that I am still nursing my child? If not, is there any alternative treatment / medication that I can suggest to my oral medicine specialist? Also, can I practise “Pump and Dump” if I want to continue nursing and yet continue with the medication? Assuming the dosage frequency is once a day

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Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suresh Kumar Yadav

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Jaipur

Although colchicine if excreted in milk , as per American academy of pediatrics , breast feeding can be continued. It has been found to be safe.

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