Is Hippramine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Hippramine? Is Hippramine safe for nursing mother and child? Does Hippramine extracts into breast milk? Does Hippramine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Hippramine influence milk supply or can Hippramine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Hippramine usage in lactation
Methenamine passes into milk in small quantities and appears safe to use, even while nursing a newborn.
Hippramine Side Effects in Breastfeeding
Four newborn infants were allowed to breastfeed in one study after a maternal dose of 1 g of Hippramine. No adverse effects were reported.[1]
Alternate Drugs
Methenamine(Unsafe)
Methenamine Mandelate(Unsafe)
Fosfomycin(Safe)
Trimethoprim(Safe)
Nitrofurantoin(Safe)
Nalidixic Acid(Low Risk)