Is 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid? Is 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid safe for nursing mother and child? Does 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid extracts into breast milk? Does 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid influence milk supply or can 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid usage in lactation
Either undetected or insignificantly detected in breast milk. Commonly prescribed to children by pediatricians. Preferred medication for pain relief in nursing mothers. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding.
Answer by DrLact: About 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid usage in lactation
Because of its extremely low levels in breastmilk, short half-life and safe use in infants in doses much higher than those excreted in breastmilk, 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid is a preferred choice as an analgesic or antiinflammatory agent in nursing mothers.
2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid Side Effects in Breastfeeding
At least 23 cases are reported in the literature in which infants (ages not stated) were breastfed during maternal 2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid use with no adverse effects reported.[1][3][5]
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