Is Zioptan Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Zioptan? Is Zioptan safe for nursing mother and child? Does Zioptan extracts into breast milk? Does Zioptan has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Zioptan influence milk supply or can Zioptan decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Zioptan usage in lactation
No information is available on the use of Zioptan during breastfeeding. Because of the extremely low levels in plasma after application to the eye, it is not likely to reach the breastmilk or bloodstream of the infant or to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To further diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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