Question

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

Fluticasone, Inhaled lactation summary

Fluticasone, Inhaled is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Fluticasone, Inhaled is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Fluticasone, Inhaled is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Fluticasone, Inhaled does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Fluticasone, Inhaled 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 Fluticasone, Inhaled usage in lactation

At latest update no relevant data on this subject were found in connection with breastfeeding, however, its low systemic absorption rate with a high plasma protein-binding capacity makes that excretion into breast milk may be very unlikely. Experts on this field consider topical, oral or inhaled steroids compatible with breastfeeding. At usual dose of oral, inhaled (nasal or pulmonary) or dermatologic preparations are used, absorption is very low with non-significant levels achieved in plasma serum. Whenever a treatment for eczema or dermatitis of the nipple is required, the least potent preparation should be used. Apply after a breast feed to let it to disappear before the next feed. Clear out excess of cream with a gauze when indicated. Avoid continuous use for longer than a week. Steroid toxicity has occurred in an infant after continuous use of steroidal cream on the nipple. Avoid use of creams, gels and other topical medication containing paraffin (petroleum-derived mineral oil) in order to avoid the risk of absorption by the child.

Answer by DrLact: About Fluticasone, Inhaled usage in lactation

Although not measured, the amounts of inhaled corticosteroids absorbed into the maternal bloodstream and excreted into breastmilk are probably too small to affect a breastfed infant. Reviewers and an expert panel consider inhaled corticosteroids acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3]

Fluticasone, Inhaled Side Effects in Breastfeeding

None reported with any corticosteroid.

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