Question

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

PPA [Nasal Decongestant] lactation summary

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

Appears as part of many compounds for cough relief, mucolytics, expectorants and nose decongestants. Single drug (one active principle only) medicines should be preferred mostly while breastfeeding. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Pharmacokinetic data indicates that drug excretion into breast milk may occur. Withheld from marketing in many countries because of hypertension and severe side effects.

Alternate Drugs for Antiobesity preparations. ATC A08

Orlistat(Low Risk)
Sibutramine(Unsafe)
Anfepramone(Dangerous)
Benfluorex-Hcl(Dangerous)
Ephedrine(Low Risk)
Fenfluramine(Unsafe)
Phentermine(Dangerous)
Rimonabant(Unsafe)
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