Question

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

Eucalyptol lactation summary

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

On last update no relevant published data on breastfeeding were found. Because of essential oil toxicity its use is not recommended except with of an occasional and moderate manner. Produces a change in odour and flavour of milk that may cause rejection by the infant. When topically used it is safe while breastfeeding provided it is not applied on the nipple. Leaves of tree are used. Contains essential oil (Eucalyptol), tannins, terpenes, flavonoids, phenolic acids. Suggested properties (not clinically tested): Expectorant, Mucolytic, Anti-septic. Eucalyptol is neurotoxic and may induce seizures. An over-dosing is potentially lethal. Not indicated for children under 4 years old.
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