Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use RP 3799? Is RP 3799 safe for nursing mother and child? Does RP 3799 extracts into breast milk? Does RP 3799 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can RP 3799 influence milk supply or can RP 3799 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

RP 3799 lactation summary

RP 3799 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for RP 3799 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of RP 3799 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that RP 3799 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of RP 3799 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using RP 3799 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 RP 3799 usage in lactation

Used in the treatment of filaria, loa, mansonella and toxocara infection. Not longer recommended for onchocerciasis. Dosage for children is available. Periodic treatment strategies for entire populations have been undertaken (not recommended for newborns). Diethylcarbamazine enriched salt has been used. Check-up for untoward effects related to the drug itself which are usually mild and parasite killing dependent. Not commercially available in Spain.

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