Is Diphenoxylatum Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Diphenoxylatum? Is Diphenoxylatum safe for nursing mother and child? Does Diphenoxylatum extracts into breast milk? Does Diphenoxylatum has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Diphenoxylatum influence milk supply or can Diphenoxylatum decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Diphenoxylatum usage in lactation
No data exist on the use of Diphenoxylatum during breastfeeding. One expert panel considers Diphenoxylatum to be unacceptable during breastfeeding.[1] Based on its chemical and pharmacological similarity to narcotics, occasional small doses of Diphenoxylatum may be acceptable while breastfeeding an older infant, but alternatives are preferred, especially while nursing a newborn.
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