Question

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

Dobesilate de calcium [INN-French] lactation summary

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