Is Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane? Is Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane safe for nursing mother and child? Does Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane extracts into breast milk? Does Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane influence milk supply or can Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Bis(4-hydroxycoumarin-3-yl)methane usage in lactation
Consider weekly supplementation with Vit K (1 mg oral, im) for premature infants. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding
Alternate Drugs for Antithrombotic agents: Vitamin K antagonists. ATC B01AA
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