Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use CG 5501? Is CG 5501 safe for nursing mother and child? Does CG 5501 extracts into breast milk? Does CG 5501 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can CG 5501 influence milk supply or can CG 5501 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

CG 5501 lactation summary

CG 5501 usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for CG 5501 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of CG 5501 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that CG 5501 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of CG 5501 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using CG 5501 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 CG 5501 usage in lactation

Recently, quinolone-related medication has been used in neonates and infants without apparent side effects. It trespasses in tiny amounts into breast milk. Absorption through the child’s gut may be interfered by the calcium contained in the milk. Should it be necessary to prescribe it to a nursing mother, Norfloxacine, Ofloxacine and Ciprofloxacine have shown a lower level in the milk and thus must be the preferred drugs. Because a case of pseudomembranose colitis has been described possibly related to mother ingestion of Ciporfloxacine in a premature infant previously affected of NEC, a close follow-up for diarrhea is warranted. Be aware of the possibility of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.

Answer by DrLact: About CG 5501 usage in lactation

: No information is available on the clinical use of CG 5501 during breastfeeding. Fluoroquinolones have traditionally not been used in infants because of concern about adverse effects on the infants' developing joints. However, recent studies indicate little risk.[1][2] The calcium in milk might prevent absorption of the small amounts of fluoroquinolones in milk,[3] but insufficient data exist to prove or disprove this assertion. Use of CG 5501 is acceptable in nursing mothers with monitoring of the infant for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea or candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash). However, it is preferable to use an alternate drug for which safety information is available. Maternal use of an ear drop or eye drop that contains CG 5501 presents negligible risk for the nursing infant. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

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