Question

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

Noctynol lactation summary

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

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