Antibiotic And Breast Feeding

I had a C-section to have my baby and my doctor put me on Zinnat (cefuroxime) to guard against infection. is this safe for my 5-day old baby to ingest during breast feeding?

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Hello, Joy! How are you?

Yes, this one is believed to be safe, as the information states that adverse effects on the infant are unlikely.

Side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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