Is Casanthranol Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Casanthranol? Is Casanthranol safe for nursing mother and child? Does Casanthranol extracts into breast milk? Does Casanthranol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Casanthranol influence milk supply or can Casanthranol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Casanthranol lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Casanthranol is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Casanthranol may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Casanthranol may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Casanthranol low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Casanthranol 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 Casanthranol usage in lactation
Stimulant, cathartic laxative drug that is irritant to intestinal mucosa. Chronic use or abuse may be a cause of hydroelectrolytic derangement in the mother and diarrhea in the infant. Safer laxative drugs are those bulk-inducing, osmotic, emollient or stool softener agents. A balanced and fiber-rich diet, high fluid intake and physical exercise are of paramount importance to fight constipation.
Alternate Drugs for Laxatives. ATC A06
Bisacodyl(Safe)
Cascara Sagrada(Low Risk)
Docusate(Safe)
Senna(Safe)
Aloe(Low Risk)
Castor(Unsafe)
Sodium Picosulfate(Safe)
Linaclotide(Safe)
Lactulose(Safe)
Alvimopan(Low Risk)
Carabaña Water(Low Risk)
Phenolphthalein(Dangerous)
Glycerin(Low Risk)
Guar Gum(Safe)
Isphagula(Safe)
Castor Oil(Unsafe)
Methylcellulose(Safe)
Sodium Sulfate(Safe)
Sodium Laurilsulfate(Safe)
Glycerol(Low Risk)
Docusate Calcium(Safe)
Docusate Sodium(Safe)