Question

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

Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal lactation summary

Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal We suggest monitoring 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 Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal usage in lactation

Used for treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. The amount of drug absorbed is transformed into inactive metabolites by the liver, therefore excretion into breast milk is unlikely. A high serum protein-binding capacity turns it excretion less likely. Most expert's opinion is that topical, oral or inhaled steroid medication is compatible with breastfeeding, WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002 rates it as compatible with Breastfeeding.

Alternate Drugs for Corticoid, dermatological, topical use. ATC D07A

Clobetasol(Safe)
Fluticasone, Topical(Safe)
Fluticasone, Inhaled(Safe)
Prednicarbate(Safe)
Beclomethasone - Topical Use(Safe)
Betamethasone - Topical Use(Safe)
Budesonide Oral(Safe)
Budesonide Rectal(Safe)
Clobetasol Propionate(Safe)
Fluticasone(Safe)
Fluocinolone Acetonide(Safe)
Hydrocortisone Topical Use(Safe)
Mometasone Topical Use(Safe)
Triamcinolone (topical use)(Safe)
Fluocortolone(Safe)
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