Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Zomaril usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Zomaril during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Zomaril Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Zomaril causes minimal increases in serum prolactin.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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