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Is it safe to use Advair Diskus while I am breastfeeding?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
It is not known whether fluticasone propionate and salmeterol, the active ingredients in Advair Diskus pass into breast milk. If you are nursing, your doctor may prescribe an alternative asthma medication or may recommend that you switch to bottle feeding.

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