Question

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

Methoxsalen (topic) lactation summary

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

Antivitilligo drug, it induces photosensibility. If applied in wide skin surface: Dispose breast milk for the next 24 hours after administration.

Alternate Drugs for Antipsoriatics for topical / systemic use. ATC D05

Calcipotriene(Safe)
Calcitriol(Safe)
Tazarotene(Low Risk)
Dimethyl fumarate(Low Risk)
Tar(Safe)
Calcipotriol(Safe)
Anthralin(Low Risk)
Etretinate(Dangerous)
Dioxyanthranol(Low Risk)
Dithranol(Low Risk)
Etretinatum(Dangerous)
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