Question

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

Vasorel lactation summary

Vasorel is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Vasorel is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Vasorel may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Vasorel 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 Vasorel .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Vasorel Vs not using Vasorel And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Vasorel 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 Vasorel usage in lactation

Vasodilator drug used in the treatment of Meniere’s Syndrome. Although GI side effects are likely, because experience on breastfeeding is lacking, it would be safer to use the recommended alternative drug.

Alternate Drugs for Vasodilators and other cardiac preparations. ATC C01D-E

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