Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Difenoxilato usage in lactation

No data exist on the use of Difenoxilato during breastfeeding. One expert panel considers Difenoxilato to be unacceptable during breastfeeding.[1] Based on its chemical and pharmacological similarity to narcotics, occasional small doses of Difenoxilato may be acceptable while breastfeeding an older infant, but alternatives are preferred, especially while nursing a newborn.
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