Is Metaplexan Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Metaplexan? Is Metaplexan safe for nursing mother and child? Does Metaplexan extracts into breast milk? Does Metaplexan has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Metaplexan influence milk supply or can Metaplexan decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Metaplexan lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Metaplexan is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Metaplexan may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Metaplexan 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 Metaplexan .
- It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Metaplexan Vs not using Metaplexan And continue breastfeeding.
- While using Metaplexan 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 Metaplexan usage in lactation
Second generation antihistaminic and phenothiazine drug with a sedative effect. Follow-up for sedation and feeding ability of the infant. Bed-sharing is not recommended for mothers who are taking this medication.
Alternate Drugs for Antihistamines for systemic use. ATC R06A.
Acrivastine(Low Risk)
Brompheniramine(Low Risk)
Carbinoxamine(Low Risk)
Cetirizine(Safe)
Chlorpheniramine(Low Risk)
Clemastine(Low Risk)
Desloratadine(Safe)
Dexchlorpheniramine(Low Risk)
Dimenhydrinate(Low Risk)
Diphenhydramine(Low Risk)
Fexofenadine(Safe)
Hydroxyzine(Safe)
Loratadine(Safe)
Promethazine(Low Risk)
Pyrilamine(Low Risk)
Thiethylperazine(Unsafe)
Triprolidine(Safe)
Epinastine(Low Risk)
Meclizine(Low Risk)
Ketotifen(Low Risk)
Levocetirizine(Low Risk)
Cyclizine(Low Risk)
Doxylamine(Unsafe)
Cetirizine Hydrochloride(Safe)
Alimemazine(Low Risk)
Astemizole(Unsafe)
Azatadine Maleate(Low Risk)
Bilastine(Low Risk)
Brompheniramine Maleate(Low Risk)
Buclizine-Hcl(Low Risk)
Carbinoxamine Maleate(Low Risk)
Cyproheptadine-Hcl(Low Risk)
Clemastine Fumarate(Low Risk)
Chlorcyclizine(Low Risk)
Chlorphenamine(Low Risk)
Chloropyramine Hydrochloride(Unsafe)
Ebastine(Low Risk)
Ketotifen Fumarate(Low Risk)
Meclozine(Low Risk)
Mepyramine(Low Risk)
Mequitazine(Unsafe)
Mizolastine(Low Risk)
Pizotifen(Low Risk)
Rupatadine Fumarate(Low Risk)
Terfenadine(Low Risk)
Trimeprazine(Low Risk)
Halopyramine Hydrochloride(Unsafe)
Doxylamine Succinate(Unsafe)
Dramamine Ii(Low Risk)
Chlorpheniramine Maleate(Low Risk)
Pizotyline(Low Risk)
Benzhydramine(Low Risk)
Promethazine Hydrochloride(Low Risk)
Pyranisamine(Low Risk)
Kelp(Unsafe)