I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Terfenadinum [INN-Latin]? Is Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] safe for nursing mother and child? Does Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] extracts into breast milk? Does Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] influence milk supply or can Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
- DrLact safety Score for Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Terfenadinum [INN-Latin] 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.
Second generation anti-histaminic and piperidine drug, with a slightly sedative effect. Irritability has been described. Avoid its use on patients affected of cardiac arrhythmia or along with erythromycin and/or ketoconazole o si el lactante está tomando un macrólido.
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