Question

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

Cresodiol lactation summary

Cresodiol is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Cresodiol is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Cresodiol may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Cresodiol 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 Cresodiol .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Cresodiol Vs not using Cresodiol And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Cresodiol 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 Cresodiol usage in lactation

It is not advisable its systemic use because of risk of sedation, vomiting and respiratory arrest. Can be used topically but avoid applying it on the breast.

Alternate Drugs for Muscle relaxants. ATC M03

Synonyms of Cresodiol

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