Is Tepescohuite Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Tepescohuite? Is Tepescohuite safe for nursing mother and child? Does Tepescohuite extracts into breast milk? Does Tepescohuite has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Tepescohuite influence milk supply or can Tepescohuite decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Tepescohuite lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Tepescohuite is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Tepescohuite may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Tepescohuite may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Tepescohuite low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Tepescohuite 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 Tepescohuite usage in lactation
Shrub from Mexico. Bark is used. It contains tannins, flavonoids, saponosides and alkaloids (indolalquilamine), the latter has toxic effect on the liver. Alleged properties are: analgesic, healing, bacteriostatic and fungicide. Avoid applying it on the breast.
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Poplar(Safe)
Camphor(Unsafe)
Marigold(Safe)
Winterbloom(Safe)
Golden Seal(Low Risk)
Nogal(Safe)
Mayapple(Unsafe)
Oregon Grape(Low Risk)
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