Question

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

Pizotifenum lactation summary

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

It is a first generation antihistaminic and piperidine drug with a moderately sedative effect. Minimally secreted into breast milk. Indicated for anorexia (Cyproheptadine is safer) and long-term prophylaxis of migraine (Propranolol or Valproate are considered to be safer drugs)

Alternate Drugs for Antihistamines for systemic use. ATC R06A.

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