Azelastine

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Azelastine during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Second generation anti-histaminic drug with low sedative effect. Used for ophthalmic and nasal topical administration. On last update no relevant published data related to breastfeeding were found. A small dose together with a low plama level of most nasal and ophthalmologic compounds make that a significant excretion into breast milk would be unlikely.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Analogues

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Azelastine:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20463270
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2868610/pdf/0560427.pdf
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498418

Comments  

+3 #4 Reviewer: El Taino, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-04-03 04:45
Always used Patonal 0.1% . Insurances have gotten stricter to buy less expensive medicines. Under the circumstances this works well. Takes a little longer to stop itching and burning.
+3 #3 Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-11-24 01:12
Horrible bitterness in my throat after using this medication, but it has definitely helped my eyes a lot!
+3 #2 Reviewer: Mom of three, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-11-11 07:38
Although it has helped my itchy, dry, irritated eyes. It has left this awful feeling in my throat, accompanied by an awful taste. I went online to see if this was a side effect, and sure enough it was. It lasted a good five hours. So if you’re sensitive to meds like me, this may happen.
+3 #1 Reviewer: katrinak, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient) 2018-03-01 11:10
My eyes had been mildly irritated all the time and felt very tired and strained. Immediately after using the first time my eyes felt relief, they calmed down and looking at things (especially at night) was much easier.

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