Is Meclofenamate Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Meclofenamate? Is Meclofenamate safe for nursing mother and child? Does Meclofenamate extracts into breast milk? Does Meclofenamate has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Meclofenamate influence milk supply or can Meclofenamate decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Meclofenamate lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Meclofenamate is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Meclofenamate may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Meclofenamate may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Meclofenamate low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Meclofenamate 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 Meclofenamate usage in lactation
On latest update no published data about breastfeeding were found Its high plasma protein binding makes excretion into breast milk unlikely Until more information on this drug concerning breastfeeding is available, a safer alternative is preferred.
Answer by DrLact: About Meclofenamate usage in lactation
Because no information is available on the use of meclofenamate during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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Meloxicam(Low Risk)
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Etodolac(Low Risk)
Mefenamic Acid(Safe)
Oxaprozin(Low Risk)
Diflunisal(Low Risk)
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Naproxen(Low Risk)
Dipyrone(Low Risk)
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Meloxicam(Low Risk)
Aspirin(Low Risk)
Etodolac(Low Risk)
Mefenamic Acid(Safe)
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