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Is it allowed to take Etretin during lactation? |
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Synthetic retinoid derivated from vitamin A. Despite a low amount secreted through the breast milk (<2% of the equivalent maternal dose), some authorities think that product's toxicity justifies to avoid it during breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding. |
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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/25424052
- http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09546634.2014.991673
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24964946
- https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/thejournalhub/10.15570/actaapa.2014.7/actaapa.2014.7.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24528912
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11533352
- http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/108/3/776.full.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8072039
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1981420
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2523967