Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 8121? Is HSDB 8121 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 8121 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 8121 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 8121 influence milk supply or can HSDB 8121 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

HSDB 8121 lactation summary

HSDB 8121 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for HSDB 8121 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of HSDB 8121 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that HSDB 8121 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of HSDB 8121 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using HSDB 8121 We suggest monitoring 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 HSDB 8121 usage in lactation

Precursor of Penciclovir which is used for treatment of infections due to Herpes zoster and Herpes simplex viruses. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Possibly, a low risk medication during breastfeeding, since similar pharmacokinetics and side-effects are shared with well known drugs pertaining to the same family. Until more data on this medication is available, safer alternative drugs are preferred, especially in such critical age periods.

Answer by DrLact: About HSDB 8121 usage in lactation

Because there is no published experience with HSDB 8121 during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

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