Prevalence, safety evidence, and determinants of medicine use during breastfeeding among women in Kampala, Uganda

The overall prevalence of medicine use among breastfeeding women was high, with frequent self-medication using over-the-counter drugs. There is urgent need for strengthened regulatory frameworks, enhanced healthcare provider training, with community based education to promote rational medicine use and improve public health literacy. Further pharmacokinetic research is critical to generate safety data on commonly used medications, hence informing clinical guidelines and supporting evidence-based decision-making among breastfeeding women.