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Dicloxacillin

Dynapen, Dycill, Pathocil

Generally Safe While Breastfeeding

Dicloxacillin is considered acceptable for use in nursing mothers. Limited information indicates that dicloxacillin levels in breast milk are very low and are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. It is frequently used to treat mastitis in nursing mothers.

Prescription · Source: NIH LactMed®,

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