Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Red corn? Is Red corn safe for nursing mother and child? Does Red corn extracts into breast milk? Does Red corn has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Red corn influence milk supply or can Red corn decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Red corn lactation summary

Red corn is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Red corn is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Red corn may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Red corn may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Red corn .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Red corn Vs not using Red corn And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Red corn Its must to monitor 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 Red corn usage in lactation

Petals and herb seeds are used.Components are: Isoquinoline alkaloids (Rhoeadine), polysaccharides and anthocyanins.Attributed properties: antitussive and slightly sedative.Indications according to the Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: none. At latest update no published data on excretion in breast milk were found. It has been used since antiquity to sedate children in many culturesPoisoning has occurred by using it. Because of sedative properties only a moderate and occasional use would be compatible with breastfeeding, out of the neonatal period with close monitoring for the occurrence of sedation or loss of appetite by the infant.
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