Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EINECS 207-280-5? Is EINECS 207-280-5 safe for nursing mother and child? Does EINECS 207-280-5 extracts into breast milk? Does EINECS 207-280-5 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EINECS 207-280-5 influence milk supply or can EINECS 207-280-5 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

EINECS 207-280-5 lactation summary

EINECS 207-280-5 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for EINECS 207-280-5 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of EINECS 207-280-5 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that EINECS 207-280-5 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of EINECS 207-280-5 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using EINECS 207-280-5 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 EINECS 207-280-5 usage in lactation

This plant belongs to Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family. Rhizomes are used. It contains benzyl-iso-quinoleinic- type alkaloids like Hydrastine, Berberine and Protoberberine. The Commission E of German Ministry of Health does not recognize any effectiveness of it. Popularly used as healing agent, vein-protector, stomachic, and antiseptic on varicose vein, hemorrhoids and oral sores. No problem when topically used. When taken by mouth it may induce blood hypertension and others side effects attributable to Berberine. (See Oregon grape and Barberry) See below the information of these related products:

Alternate Drugs for Phytotherapy, Topical Use

Calendula(Safe)
Poplar(Safe)
Camphor(Unsafe)
Marigold(Safe)
Golden Seal(Low Risk)
Nogal(Safe)
Mayapple(Unsafe)
Tepescohuite(Low Risk)
Oregon Grape(Low Risk)
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