Question

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

Yadalan lactation summary

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

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

Yadalan Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published information on Yadalan 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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