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