Question

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

Vincamine lactation summary

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

Used in the treatment to improve the brain circulation. It is possible a nonessential therapy. Check-up for vomiting, irritability or insomnia.

Alternate Drugs for Peripheral Vasodilators. ATC C04

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