Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Dexchlorphenamine Maleate during lactation? |
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First generation alkylamine-antihistamine drug, with sedative effect. Active isomer of Chlorpheniramine. Likely inhibition of lactation within the first weeks of post-natal period because of an anti-prolactin effect. Short-term and low dose treatment is compatible with breastfeeding. Be aware of somnolence in the child. For long-term treatments an alternative drug should be preferred. Compounds in association with expectorants, corticoids and cough relief medicines are commercially available. Avoid drug associations especially while breastfeeding. Follow-up on 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.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/18603972
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15195178
- http://tidsskriftet.no/pdf/pdf2004/1390-1.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8498418
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7505084
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3928731
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2866055