Question

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

Calcii dobesilas [INN-Latin] lactation summary

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

Agranulocytosis has been described on patients who have taken this drug. It is secreted in tiny amount into breast milk. When orally used take a minimal dose as possible. No problem when topically used as anti-hemorrhoid treatment.

Alternate Drugs for Vasoprotectives: Antihemorrhoidals, Antivaricose and Capillary stabilizing agents. ATC C05

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