Question

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

Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] Vs not using Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] Its must to monitor 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 Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

No adverse effect has been described. It must be ordered as a foreign medication in Spain.

Answer by DrLact: About Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the long-term use of Dantrolenum [INN-Latin] during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. After short-term use, the drug would be expected to be eliminated from milk in 1 to 2 days.

Alternate Drugs

Meprobamate(Low Risk)
Cyclobenzaprine(Low Risk)
Dantrolene(Unsafe)
Carisoprodol(Low Risk)
Baclofen(Safe)
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