Question

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

Choline carbamate chloride lactation summary

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

Systemic absorption is minimal. There have not been associated problems except when a maternal overdose was absorbed. Like most ophthalmologic compounds for topical use a low dose and poor absorption make it compatible with breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Choline carbamate chloride usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Choline carbamate chloride ophthalmic drops during breastfeeding. Because of its short half-life, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.

Choline carbamate chloride Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. In animals, cholinergic drugs increase oxytocin release,[1] and have variable effects on serum prolactin.[2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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