Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Rhinocort alpha usage in lactation

The amounts of inhaled Rhinocort alpha excreted into breastmilk are minute and infant exposure is negligible. When taken by mouth, Rhinocort alpha is only about 9% bioavailable; bioavailability in the infant is likely to be similarly low for any Rhinocort alpha that enters the breastmilk. Most experts consider oral and inhaled corticosteroids, including Rhinocort alpha, acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4][5]

Rhinocort alpha Side Effects in Breastfeeding

None reported with any corticosteroid.

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