Question

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

Soriatane CK lactation summary

Soriatane CK is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Soriatane CK is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Soriatane CK may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Soriatane CK 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 Soriatane CK .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Soriatane CK Vs not using Soriatane CK And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Soriatane CK 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 Soriatane CK usage in lactation

Synthetic retinoid derivated from vitamin A. Despite a low amount secreted through the breast milk (<2% of the equivalent maternal dose), some authorities think that product's toxicity justifies to avoid it during breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Soriatane CK usage in lactation

Limited information indicates that maternal doses of Soriatane CK of 0.65 mg/kg daily produce low levels in milk. Because there is no published experience with Soriatane CK during breastfeeding, opinions vary on the advisability of breastfeeding during Soriatane CK therapy.[1][2][3] Various topical agents that are less likely to be absorbed by the mother may be preferred during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[4]

Soriatane CK Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

A review of adverse reaction reports on retinoids causing a breast reaction submitted to a French pharmacovigilance center found 8 cases of gynecomastia was associated with Soriatane CK use.[5]
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