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

Sympathomimetic drug that is topically used for treatment of nose or the eye. On last update no relevant published data related to breastfeeding were found. Nasal use: Avoid high dosing and do not use for longer than 3 days: as an adrenergic agonist drug it could be absorbed and a cause of side effects (vascular hypertension or hypotension, irritability, heart arrhythmia) in both the mother and the infant. Long term maintained doses may decrease milk production. Low risk in Ophthalmologic use: 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...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11155610
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11155604

Comments  

+3 #1 Reviewer: taramarie, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-04-01 04:29
I have sinus and allergy issues and my congestion got really bad. A friend of mine suggested I try this and within literally a few seconds I was breathing through my nose again! It lasted for several hours as well so I was extremely happy with that. My nose felt a little sensitive at first, but after a few minutes I was feeling brand new.

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