Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EINECS 275-123-8? Is EINECS 275-123-8 safe for nursing mother and child? Does EINECS 275-123-8 extracts into breast milk? Does EINECS 275-123-8 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EINECS 275-123-8 influence milk supply or can EINECS 275-123-8 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

EINECS 275-123-8 lactation summary

EINECS 275-123-8 is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for EINECS 275-123-8 is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of EINECS 275-123-8 may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that EINECS 275-123-8 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 EINECS 275-123-8 .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using EINECS 275-123-8 Vs not using EINECS 275-123-8 And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using EINECS 275-123-8 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 EINECS 275-123-8 usage in lactation

On latest update no relevant published data on breastfeeding were found. Side effects and toxicity have not been tested, therefore its use would be preferably avoided or as much use it infrequently. Topical use is compatible with breastfeeding whenever it not used on the nipple. Stems of horsetail are used. It contains mineral salts (Sílicium, Potassium), flavonoids and steroids. Unproven effects are: diuretic, wound healing for burning injuries. Prolonged or abusive use may produce gastritis, vomiting, sea-sickness or stupor. May be confused with Equisetum palustre which is toxic due to that it contains Thiaminase and be cause of severe Vitamin B1 deficiency. A case possibly related to the appearance of Autism after the prolonged use in pregnancy has been described.
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