Ranitidine in breastfeeding

Very low risk

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

Is it allowed to take Ranitidine during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Drug which is commonly used in pediatric therapy even for newborn treatment. Excreted in high amount into breast milk although infant intake is reportedly lower than usual therapeutic dose. No side effects on breastfed babies have been reported. Increase of Prolactin levels has been shown, yet it does not induce galactorrhea.
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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...

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+3 #4 Reviewer: Abrasama, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-03-10 07:48

My doctor gave me this to try to help with the heartburn I had developed from apparent GERD, while it did help my heartburn at night while I slept, I noticed it caused me to have more heartburn overall and more frequently, if I missed a dose I would get severe heartburn. Until now I only had heartburn while laying down, now I have heartburn all the time. I wanted to have less heartburn, not take a medication that was going to cause more heartburn.

+3 #3 Reviewer: Harry Pielsqx2rzs, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient) 2019-02-08 05:40

This medication works best when used before you eat problem foods. I asked my doctor to prescribe it when I read that Nexium and Prilosec may endanger the kidneys. Ranitidine is not as effective as the others. I hope they will find a safe and effective treatment at some point.

+3 #2 Reviewer: T Baby, 35-44 Female (Patient) 2018-11-29 03:06

I have been on this medication for 15 years. It has helped greatly.

+3 #1 Reviewer: TESS, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2018-05-23 06:19

I TAKE IT FOR A WEEK ONLY BUT WHAT A RELIEF ! I TAKE ONE TABLET BEFORE BED AND EAT CLEAN ,ORGANIC DIET. THIS ISA FIRST TIME IN FEW YEARS WHEN I SLEP SEVEN HOURS AND WOKE UP RESTED.

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