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