Is 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether? Is 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether safe for nursing mother and child? Does 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether extracts into breast milk? Does 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether influence milk supply or can 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether 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 6-(Propylpiperonyl)-butyl carbityl ether usage in lactation
Avoid applying it on the breast or nipple. Otherwise, cleanse it thoroughly before nursing.
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