NEW Zealand's Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) has issued an alert under the trans-Tasman early warning system about the use of tramadol during breastfeeding.
Small amounts of tramadol are found in breast milk and the effect this has on babies is not fully known.
Exposure is likely to be greater the longer the mother takes tramadol since bioavailability increases over time, with parents warned to watch closely for signs of breathing problems in infants and newborns.
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