Question

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

o-Cresyl alpha-glyceryl ether lactation summary

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

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