codeine can be toxic to breastfed infants

July 2006

Women are hearing that codeine can be toxic to breastfed infants.

This is in response to a recent report of a newborn's death.

Millions of new mothers have used acetaminophen and codeine after delivery. Most experts say it's okay during breastfeeding.

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