Question

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

Dioloxal lactation summary

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

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