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