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