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