Is Metatensin #4 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Metatensin #4? Is Metatensin #4 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Metatensin #4 extracts into breast milk? Does Metatensin #4 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Metatensin #4 influence milk supply or can Metatensin #4 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Metatensin #4 lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Metatensin #4 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Metatensin #4 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Metatensin #4 may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
- Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Metatensin #4 .
- It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Metatensin #4 Vs not using Metatensin #4 And continue breastfeeding.
- While using Metatensin #4 Its must to monitor child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to 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 Metatensin #4 usage in lactation
Check-up for sedation or hypotonia.In Spain, it has been commercialized in association with diuretic drugs.
Answer by DrLact: About Metatensin #4 usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of Metatensin #4 during breastfeeding and it might adversely affect the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Metatensin #4 Side Effects in Breastfeeding
Although not well documented, Metatensin #4 is said to cause nasal stuffiness and increased tracheobronchial secretions in breastfed infants.[1]
Metatensin #4 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Metatensin #4 has reportedly caused galactorrhea and has been used to increase breastmilk production, although it is obsolete for this use.[2][3][4]
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