Question

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

Diurilix lactation summary

Diurilix is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Diurilix is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Diurilix is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Diurilix does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Diurilix safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Diurilix usage in lactation

Thiazide diuretic. Long-term treatment with diuretic drugs (particularly those Thiazides with long lasting effect and loop-acting drugs) may inhibit lactation. Use a lower dose as possible, especially during the first postnatal month. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Diurilix usage in lactation

Low-dose Diurilix appears to be acceptable during lactation. Intense diuresis with large doses may decrease breastmilk production.

Diurilix Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information on Diurilix was not found as of the revision date. Intense diuresis with thiazides and thiazide-like diuretics, fluid restriction and breast binding have been used to suppress postpartum lactation.[2][3][4] The added contribution of the diuretic to these measures, which are effective in suppressing lactation, has not been studied. There are no data on the effects of diuretics on established, ongoing lactation.
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