Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EC 600-593-1? Is EC 600-593-1 safe for nursing mother and child? Does EC 600-593-1 extracts into breast milk? Does EC 600-593-1 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EC 600-593-1 influence milk supply or can EC 600-593-1 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

EC 600-593-1 lactation summary

EC 600-593-1 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for EC 600-593-1 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of EC 600-593-1 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that EC 600-593-1 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 600-593-1 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using EC 600-593-1 Vs not using EC 600-593-1 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using EC 600-593-1 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 600-593-1 usage in lactation

Anti-Parkinson drug, dopamine-agonist (non ergot) used for treatment of restless leg syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease. It may suppress lactation by inhibiting prolactin release.

Answer by DrLact: About EC 600-593-1 usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of EC 600-593-1 during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

EC 600-593-1 Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. EC 600-593-1 lowers serum prolactin.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

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