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Mom of a 3 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago
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I have 15 days old baby. I got fungal infection and my doctor prescribed me Betadine Vaginal Pessaries. Is it fine to take as I am breastfeeding mother. just need second opinion

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profile image of POOJA KOTHARIPOOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

A. Betadine Vaginal Pessaries 10's is not recommended during breastfeeding. When a breastfeeding mother uses Betadine Vaginal Pessaries 10's, it may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk causing hypothyroidism in breastfed infants.

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