title: Topical medications and breastfeeding.
abstract: Little data are available regarding the topical application of drugs to breast, nipple, or areolar tissue. Absorption of therapeutic agents applied to the breast may be of concern in the breastfed infant. Absorption may occur by direct contact with the drug while nursing, or by milk levels of the drug attained from systemic absorption. The safety of each individual agent should be assessed prior to application to the breast while nursing.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stoukides
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001942:Breast Feeding; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000187:drug effects; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations