Question

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

Cromolyn Sodium lactation summary

Cromolyn Sodium is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Cromolyn Sodium is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Cromolyn Sodium is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Cromolyn Sodium does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Cromolyn Sodium safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Cromolyn Sodium usage in lactation

It is administered by inhalation for the prevention of asthma and atopic rhinitis, orally for food allergies and topically on dermatologic and ophthalmologic conditions. At latest update relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. There is a consensus among experts and scientific societies on considering Sodium Chromoglycate as compatible while breastfeeding (Nelson 2001, National Asthma Education 2004, Powrie 2006) because of a minimal absorption and low plasma levels appearing in the mother (AEMPS 2013, Davis 2015). The small dose used and low plasma absorption of most inhaled preparations (either buccal or nasal), topically apply as ophthalmologic or dermatologic preparations, make it unlikely any passage in a significant amount into breastmilk. WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002: compatible while breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Cromolyn Sodium usage in lactation

Although no published data exist on the use of cromolyn during lactation, maternal milk levels are likely to be very low and it is expected to be poorly absorbed from the infant's gastrointestinal tract. An expert panel considers use of cromolyn to be acceptable during breastfeeding.[1]
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