Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)-? Is Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- safe for nursing mother and child? Does Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- extracts into breast milk? Does Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- influence milk supply or can Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- lactation summary

Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- is dangerous in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- is 7 out of 8 which is considered Dangerous as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 7 indicates that usage of Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- may cause toxic or severe side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- 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 Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- .
  • Usage of Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- is in contradiction to breastfeeding hence if it is must to use Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- and there is no better alternative available then breastfeeding shall be stopped permanently or temporarily.
  • 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 Phthalide 3,3,-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)- usage in lactation

Stimulants, cathartic laxative drug which is irritant to intestinal mucosa. Risk of diarrhea among toddlers. Safer laxative drugs are those bulk-inducing, osmotic, emollient or stool softener agents. A balanced and fiber-rich diet, high fluid intake and physical exercise are of paramount importance to fight constipation. There are evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.

Alternate Drugs for Laxatives. ATC A06

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