Is Triamteril complex Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Triamteril complex? Is Triamteril complex safe for nursing mother and child? Does Triamteril complex extracts into breast milk? Does Triamteril complex has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Triamteril complex influence milk supply or can Triamteril complex decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Triamteril complex lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Triamteril complex is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Triamteril complex may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Triamteril complex may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Triamteril complex low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Triamteril complex 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 Triamteril complex usage in lactation
Long-term treatment with diuretic drugs (particularly those Thiazides with long lasting effect and loop-acting drugs) may inhibit lactation. Use a lower dose as possible, especially during the first postnatal month.I has been marketed in association to Furosemide in Spain.
Answer by DrLact: About Triamteril complex usage in lactation
If Triamteril complex is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. However, because no information is available on the use of Triamteril complex during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred.
Triamteril complex Possible Effects in Breastfeeding
Intense diuresis can suppress lactation;[1][2] however, it is unlikely that Triamteril complex alone is sufficiently potent to cause this effect.