Question

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

Sumitox lactation summary

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

Significantly less Sumitox 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 Sumitox usage in lactation

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

Alternate Drugs

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Valganciclovir(Low Risk)
Amantadine(Low Risk)
Dapsone(Low Risk)
Ganciclovir(Low Risk)
Aztreonam(Safe)
Indinavir(Unsafe)
Cefprozil(Safe)
Capreomycin(Low Risk)
Econazole(Safe)
Ertapenem(Safe)
Gatifloxacin(Low Risk)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Cefoxitin(Safe)
Zidovudine(Low Risk)
Enoxacin(Low Risk)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
Lindane(Unsafe)
Cefotetan(Safe)
Doxycycline(Low Risk)
Tenofovir(Safe)
Famciclovir(Low Risk)
Amikacin(Safe)
Efavirenz(Unsafe)
Neomycin(Safe)
Demeclocycline(Low Risk)
Erythromycin(Low Risk)
Didanosine(Unsafe)
Nafcillin(Safe)
Cefixime(Safe)
Primaquine(Low Risk)
Clindamycin(Low Risk)
Moxifloxacin(Low Risk)
Cefepime(Safe)
Saquinavir(Unsafe)
Atovaquone(Low Risk)
Methicillin(Low Risk)
Cefdinir(Safe)
Ritonavir(Unsafe)
Naftifine(Safe)
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)
Pyrantel(Safe)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Lindane(Unsafe)
Primaquine(Low Risk)
Atovaquone(Low Risk)
Quinine(Safe)
Malathion(Low Risk)
Lindane(Unsafe)

Synonyms of Sumitox

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