Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Chlorpheniramine Maleate during lactation? |
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First generation antihistaminic and alchylamine drug, with sedative effect. Its active isomer is Dexchlorfeniramine. Likely inhibition of lactation within the first weeks post delivery because anti-prolactin effect.. Short-term and low dose (2 mg one or twice-day) treatment is compatible with breastfeeding. Be aware of somnolence in the child. For long-term treatment an alternative drug should be preferred. Compounds in association with expectorants, corticoids and cough relief medicines are available. Avoid drug associations especially while breastfeeding. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication. |
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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:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24528912
- http://www.unicef.org.uk/Documents/Baby_Friendly/Statements/UNICEF_UK_statement_bed_sharing_research_210513.pdf
- http://www.pap.es/files/1116-1449-pdf/pap53_10.pdf
- http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/VERSION%20FINAL%20PROTOCOLO%206_Spanish.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18333768
- http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/Protocol_6.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17456211
- http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02678.x/epdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18603972
- http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498418
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3928731
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2866055
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