Question

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

Ethylene Tricloro lactation summary

Ethylene Tricloro usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Ethylene Tricloro is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Ethylene Tricloro may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Ethylene Tricloro may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Ethylene Tricloro low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Ethylene Tricloro We suggest monitoring 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 Ethylene Tricloro usage in lactation

Sporadic use is harmless. (Used as a hypnotic drug for non painful procedures: CAT, EEG, MRI, etc. A repetitive use may be a cause of somnolence. Not commercially available in Spain as a sedative or hypnotic drug. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.
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