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Is it allowed to take Oxytocin during lactation? |
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It stimulates the ejection reflex by intranasal dose of 12 units (6 in every nostril) before nursing or pumping. Useful at the beginning of lactation, but not recommended for longer than 2-3 weeks as it may be a source of dependency on the mother. |
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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...
Trade Names
The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Oxytocin:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23979084
- http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/132/3/e796.full.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23012383
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22220176
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246777/pdf/OGI2012-562704.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21254794
- http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/bfm.2010.0062
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20816003
- http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/JPPS/article/download/6663/7429
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19906020
- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02348.x/asset/j.1471-0528.2009.02348.x.pdf?v=1&t=hzsik7ck&s=a80b3f5582edfe7677d5a1d28b387a5bf7ff71fa
- http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12192964
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6361642