Is Nootropil Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Nootropil? Is Nootropil safe for nursing mother and child? Does Nootropil extracts into breast milk? Does Nootropil has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Nootropil influence milk supply or can Nootropil decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Nootropil lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Nootropil is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Nootropil may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Nootropil may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Nootropil low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Nootropil 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 Nootropil usage in lactation
Used as treatment on myoclony, and, as vasodilator of brain vessels to protect it against hypoxia. Authorized for children in Europe. No harm effects have been reported. Check-up for lethargy or irritability.
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