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Is it safe to take Norflox 400 mg for a urinary tract infection while breastfeeding my one-year-old baby, especially since Cital syrup is not working?

Asked by Female, 35 · 12 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

12 days ago

First, Cital syrup (disodium hydrogen citrate) only helps soothe burning symptoms but does not cure the underlying bacterial infection. Regarding Norflox (norfloxacin), a small amount can pass into breast milk. While the risk to a one-year-old is generally low, healthcare providers usually prefer safer alternative antibiotics for breastfeeding mothers, such as cephalosporins or penicillins. I gently advise consulting your doctor before taking Norflox. They can prescribe a breastfeeding-safe antibiotic that effectively cures the infection while keeping your baby completely safe. Drink plenty of water in the meantime to help flush out the bacteria.

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