Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Resaltex? Is Resaltex safe for nursing mother and child? Does Resaltex extracts into breast milk? Does Resaltex has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Resaltex influence milk supply or can Resaltex decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Resaltex lactation summary

Resaltex is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Resaltex is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Resaltex may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Resaltex 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 Resaltex .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Resaltex Vs not using Resaltex And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Resaltex 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 Resaltex usage in lactation

Check-up for sedation or hypotonia.In Spain, it has been commercialized in association with diuretic drugs.

Answer by DrLact: About Resaltex usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Resaltex during breastfeeding and it might adversely affect the breastfed infant, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Resaltex Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Although not well documented, Resaltex is said to cause nasal stuffiness and increased tracheobronchial secretions in breastfed infants.[1]

Resaltex Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Resaltex has reportedly caused galactorrhea and has been used to increase breastmilk production, although it is obsolete for this use.[2][3][4]

Synonyms of Resaltex

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