Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Japan Yellow No. 201? Is Japan Yellow No. 201 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Japan Yellow No. 201 extracts into breast milk? Does Japan Yellow No. 201 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Japan Yellow No. 201 influence milk supply or can Japan Yellow No. 201 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Japan Yellow No. 201 lactation summary

Japan Yellow No. 201 is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Japan Yellow No. 201 is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Japan Yellow No. 201 is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Japan Yellow No. 201 does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Japan Yellow No. 201 safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Japan Yellow No. 201 usage in lactation

It is used topically to depict local lesion in the eye. Also used intravenously as a dye for angiographic test procedures. It is a photo-sensitizing drug: avoid using it in mothers whose infants are on phototherapy. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Japan Yellow No. 201 usage in lactation

After intravenous use in a nursing mother, milk levels and the dose received by the infant are much higher. It is unlikely that these higher levels are problematic for most infants, but exposure to intense light, such as phototherapy, should probably be avoided for a few days after the maternal dose. Because absorption from the eye is limited, Japan Yellow No. 201 would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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