Question

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

Lycopodium Clavatum. lactation summary

Lycopodium Clavatum. is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Lycopodium Clavatum. is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Lycopodium Clavatum. may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Lycopodium Clavatum. may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Lycopodium Clavatum. .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Lycopodium Clavatum. Vs not using Lycopodium Clavatum. And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Lycopodium Clavatum. Its must to monitor 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 Lycopodium Clavatum. usage in lactation

Aerial summits and spores of this fern are used. Traditionally use as a diuretic and intestinal spasm relief drug. Also used for abrasions and skin irritation. It may be a cause of asthma and contact dermatitis.
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