Question

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

Tauxib lactation summary

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

Indicated for treatment of Arthritis, Arthrosis and Gout. Acts by blocking cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX-2) On date of latest update relevant data concerning breastfeeding were not found. Because a high protein-binding capacity, excretion into breast milk seems highly unlikely. In spite of this, it is recommended the use of other anti-inflammatory medication known to be safer while breastfeeding.

Alternate Drugs for Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids and others specific. ATC M01A-C

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