Is Cyproheptadine-Hcl Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Cyproheptadine-Hcl? Is Cyproheptadine-Hcl safe for nursing mother and child? Does Cyproheptadine-Hcl extracts into breast milk? Does Cyproheptadine-Hcl has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Cyproheptadine-Hcl influence milk supply or can Cyproheptadine-Hcl decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Cyproheptadine-Hcl lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Cyproheptadine-Hcl is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Cyproheptadine-Hcl may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Cyproheptadine-Hcl may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Cyproheptadine-Hcl low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Cyproheptadine-Hcl 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 Cyproheptadine-Hcl usage in lactation
It is a first generation antihistaminic and piperidine drug with a moderately sedative effect. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.
Alternate Drugs for Antihistamines for systemic use. ATC R06A.
Acrivastine(Low Risk)
Brompheniramine(Low Risk)
Carbinoxamine(Low Risk)
Cetirizine(Safe)
Chlorpheniramine(Low Risk)
Clemastine(Low Risk)
Desloratadine(Safe)
Dexchlorpheniramine(Low Risk)
Dimenhydrinate(Low Risk)
Diphenhydramine(Low Risk)
Fexofenadine(Safe)
Hydroxyzine(Safe)
Loratadine(Safe)
Promethazine(Low Risk)
Pyrilamine(Low Risk)
Thiethylperazine(Unsafe)
Triprolidine(Safe)
Epinastine(Low Risk)
Meclizine(Low Risk)
Ketotifen(Low Risk)
Levocetirizine(Low Risk)
Cyclizine(Low Risk)
Doxylamine(Unsafe)
Cetirizine Hydrochloride(Safe)
Alimemazine(Low Risk)
Astemizole(Unsafe)
Azatadine Maleate(Low Risk)
Bilastine(Low Risk)
Brompheniramine Maleate(Low Risk)
Buclizine-Hcl(Low Risk)
Carbinoxamine Maleate(Low Risk)
Clemastine Fumarate(Low Risk)
Chlorcyclizine(Low Risk)
Chlorphenamine(Low Risk)
Chloropyramine Hydrochloride(Unsafe)
Ebastine(Low Risk)
Ketotifen Fumarate(Low Risk)
Meclozine(Low Risk)
Mepyramine(Low Risk)
Mequitazine(Unsafe)
Mizolastine(Low Risk)
Pizotifen(Low Risk)
Rupatadine Fumarate(Low Risk)
Terfenadine(Low Risk)
Trimeprazine(Low Risk)
Halopyramine Hydrochloride(Unsafe)
Doxylamine Succinate(Unsafe)
Dramamine Ii(Low Risk)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(Low Risk)
Pizotyline(Low Risk)
Benzhydramine(Low Risk)
Promethazine Hydrochloride(Low Risk)
Pyranisamine(Low Risk)
Kelp(Unsafe)