Question

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

Tolansin lactation summary

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

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