Ciprofloxacin While Breastfeeding

If you have a bacteria infection and are breastfeeding, you may be wondering if you can take ciprofloxacin. Depending on the type and severity of your infection, there are a wide variety of ciprofloxacin products available. Some of them may be safer to use while breastfeeding than others.

 

It is known that the oral and intravenous (IV) forms do pass through breast milk; however, it is not known whether ciprofloxacin ophthalmic (eye) and ear products also pass through. Because ciprofloxacin may cause serious joint and muscle problems in infants and children, it is typically recommended that women avoid taking the oral and IV products while breastfeeding.

 

Ciprofloxacin ear drops and ophthalmic products are not expected to reach the bloodstream in significant (if any) amounts after normal use. Therefore, it is unlikely that these products would reach the breast milk.