Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EC 200-486-6? Is EC 200-486-6 safe for nursing mother and child? Does EC 200-486-6 extracts into breast milk? Does EC 200-486-6 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EC 200-486-6 influence milk supply or can EC 200-486-6 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

EC 200-486-6 lactation summary

EC 200-486-6 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for EC 200-486-6 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of EC 200-486-6 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that EC 200-486-6 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 EC 200-486-6 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using EC 200-486-6 Vs not using EC 200-486-6 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using EC 200-486-6 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 EC 200-486-6 usage in lactation

Pyrazolone derivative analgesic that inhibits Prostaglandin synthesis with an increased risk of medullar aplasia. Multiple compounds in association to caffeine, codeine, atropine and anti-inflammatory drugs are available. Overall, multi-drug associated compounds are not recommended especially while nursing. A single drug product should be .preferred. Ear drops containing this component are safe while nursing.

Answer by DrLact: About EC 200-486-6 usage in lactation

EC 200-486-6 is considered unlikely to harm the infant.[1] Because EC 200-486-6 is available only in ear drops, it is unlikely to be absorbed by the mother and reach the breastmilk. No special precautions are required during maternal use of EC 200-486-6-containing ear drops.
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