Is Cloperastine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Cloperastine? Is Cloperastine safe for nursing mother and child? Does Cloperastine extracts into breast milk? Does Cloperastine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Cloperastine influence milk supply or can Cloperastine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Cloperastine lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Cloperastine is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Cloperastine may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Cloperastine may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Cloperastine low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Cloperastine 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 Cloperastine usage in lactation
Cough relief medication with action on the Central Nervous System and mild anti-histamine effect, Piperidine derived drug with moderate sedative and anti-cholinergic effects. At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. Product with a pharmacokinetics, effectiveness, therapeutic usefulness and side-effects that are ill defined. Authorized use in children. Cough reflex is an important protection mechanism of the airway system. Use of symptomatic relief medication would be better avoided. Until more information on this medication is available, a known safer medication is preferred. Otherwise, sedation in the infant should be monitored.