Is Ledipasvir safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Ledipasvir. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
An infant was breastfed (extent not stated) for 3 weeks postpartum by a mother who took sofosbuvir 400 mg plus ledipasvir 90 mg daily for 12 weeks beginning at 31 weeks of gestation for her chronic hepatitis C infection. The infant was followed for 1 year and found to have normal growth and development.[ 6 ]
Effects on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Levels in milk
Maternal Levels . Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels . Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternatives LactMed lists
Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).
Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.