Is Methylenum coeruleum Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Methylenum coeruleum? Is Methylenum coeruleum safe for nursing mother and child? Does Methylenum coeruleum extracts into breast milk? Does Methylenum coeruleum has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Methylenum coeruleum influence milk supply or can Methylenum coeruleum decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Methylenum coeruleum lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Methylenum coeruleum is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Methylenum coeruleum may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Methylenum coeruleum may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Methylenum coeruleum low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Methylenum coeruleum 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 Methylenum coeruleum usage in lactation
Antidote to treat methemoglobinemia due to nitrites, aniline, cyanides and other toxic drugs. It has been even recommended on treatment schedules for infants. Usually used on a single dose basis. Avoid it on those patients suffering of G-6-P dehydrogenasa deficiency.