Question

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

Syrup Of Ipecac lactation summary

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

Root of shrub is used. It contains isoquinoline alkaloids: emetine, cephaeline, psychotrine... Effects: at lower dose: expectorant; at higher dose: emesis induction. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: none.(The use in breastfeeding women of dried extract at normalized dilutions is indicated to induce vomiting in acute intoxications and considered to be safe by WHO).

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