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