Question

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

Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester lactation summary

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

Significantly less Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester penetrated from Ovide after 0.5 h versus the suggested 8 h application, without decreasing the product’s efficacy. Avoid applying it on the breast or nipple. Otherwise, cleanse it thoroughly before nursing.

Answer by DrLact: About Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester usage in lactation

Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester appears to be poorly absorbed after topical application, so it is not likely to reach the breastmilk in large amounts. However, breastmilk excretion of Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester has not been studied after application of the 0.5% lotion. Until more data become available, an alternate agent is preferred.[1]

Alternate Drugs

Lindane(Unsafe)
Cefotetan(Safe)
Enoxacin(Low Risk)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
Tenofovir(Safe)
Doxycycline(Low Risk)
Famciclovir(Low Risk)
Amikacin(Safe)
Efavirenz(Unsafe)
Neomycin(Safe)
Cefixime(Safe)
Demeclocycline(Low Risk)
Erythromycin(Low Risk)
Didanosine(Unsafe)
Nafcillin(Safe)
Cefepime(Safe)
Saquinavir(Unsafe)
Primaquine(Low Risk)
Clindamycin(Low Risk)
Moxifloxacin(Low Risk)
Cefdinir(Safe)
Ritonavir(Unsafe)
Naftifine(Safe)
Atovaquone(Low Risk)
Methicillin(Low Risk)
Linezolid(Low Risk)
Acyclovir(Safe)
Abacavir(Safe)
Meropenem(Safe)
Rifaximin(Safe)
Cefazolin(Safe)
Nevirapine(Low Risk)
Quinine(Safe)
Lomefloxacin(Low Risk)
Cefaclor(Safe)
Nelfinavir(Unsafe)
Levofloxacin(Low Risk)
Kanamycin(Safe)
Dapsone(Low Risk)
Valganciclovir(Low Risk)
Amantadine(Low Risk)
Cefprozil(Safe)
Capreomycin(Low Risk)
Ganciclovir(Low Risk)
Aztreonam(Safe)
Indinavir(Unsafe)
Ertapenem(Safe)
Econazole(Safe)
Cefoxitin(Safe)
Zidovudine(Low Risk)
Gatifloxacin(Low Risk)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Primaquine(Low Risk)
Atovaquone(Low Risk)
Quinine(Safe)
Pyrantel(Safe)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Lindane(Unsafe)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Lindane(Unsafe)

Synonyms of Diethyl mercaptosuccinate, O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate, S-ester

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