The Basics
What is Paromomycin?
Used to treat amebiasis, a parasitic infection of the intestines.
Brand names for Paromomycin
Humatin
How Paromomycin is classified
Anti-Infective Agents, Amebicides, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Aminoglycosides
Paromomycin During Pregnancy
Paromomycin pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Paromomycin while pregnant
N/A
Taking Paromomycin While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Paromomycin?
No information is available on the clinical use of paromomycin during breastfeeding. Because paromomycin is poorly absorbed orally, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.[1]
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the clinical use of paromomycin during breastfeeding. Because paromomycin is poorly absorbed orally, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.[1]
Possible effects of Paromomycin on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Paromomycin
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Davidson RN, den Boer M, Ritmeijer K. Paromomycin. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2009;103:653-60. PMID: 18947845
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