Question

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

Munobal Retard lactation summary

Munobal Retard usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Munobal Retard is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Munobal Retard may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Munobal Retard may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Munobal Retard low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Munobal Retard 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 Munobal Retard usage in lactation

At latest update no published data were found on excretion into breast milk. Evidence on other antihypertensive drugs of the same family with similar structure, pharmacokinetics and action profile (nifedipine, nimodipine, nicardipine) has shown that they are excreted into milk in non-significant amount.Its high plasma protein binding capacity makes it highly unlikely a passage into milk. It has been described an increased Prolactin plasma level and gynecomastia after using Munobal Retard. Until more extensive published data about this drug regarding breastfeeding are available a safer alternative drug should be used, especially during the neonatal period and/or in case of premature infants.

Answer by DrLact: About Munobal Retard usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of Munobal Retard during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred.

Munobal Retard Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Relevant published informaation was not found as of the revision date.

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