Question

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

Dilavase lactation summary

Dilavase usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Dilavase is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Dilavase may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Dilavase may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Dilavase low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Dilavase 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 Dilavase usage in lactation

It has been used to inhibit uterine contractions to avoid premature delivery. Weaning would be recommended when a pregnant woman is under the threat of premature delivery. Withdrawn from market in Spain.

Alternate Drugs for Sympathomimetic, Delivery Inhibition

Isoxsuprine(Low Risk)
Ritodrine(Low Risk)
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