Question

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

Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate lactation summary

Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate Vs not using Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate Its must to monitor 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 Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate usage in lactation

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Answer by DrLact: About Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate usage in lactation

Both methenamine and mandelic acid pass into milk in small quantities. Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate appears acceptable to use, even while nursing a newborn.

Hexamethylenetetramine mandelate Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Four newborn infants were allowed to breastfeed in one study after a maternal dose of 1 gram of methenamine hippurate. No adverse effects were reported.[1] Six infants were allowed to nurse during maternal ingestion of the large daily dosage of 12 grams of mandelic acid. There was no clinical or laboratory evidence of harm to the infants.[2]

Alternate Drugs

Nalidixic Acid(Low Risk)
Methenamine(Unsafe)
Neomycin(Safe)
Gatifloxacin(Low Risk)
Nalidixic Acid(Low Risk)
Cefoxitin(Safe)
Enoxacin(Low Risk)
Cefotetan(Safe)
Doxycycline(Low Risk)
Nafcillin(Safe)
Amikacin(Safe)
Moxifloxacin(Low Risk)
Capreomycin(Low Risk)
Demeclocycline(Low Risk)
Ertapenem(Safe)
Cefixime(Safe)
Methicillin(Low Risk)
Cefepime(Safe)
Methenamine(Unsafe)
Cefdinir(Safe)
Iodine(Unsafe)
Cefazolin(Safe)
Mupirocin(Safe)
Cefaclor(Safe)
Erythromycin(Low Risk)
Lomefloxacin(Low Risk)
Ofloxacin(Safe)
Clindamycin(Low Risk)
Levofloxacin(Low Risk)
Kanamycin(Safe)
Aztreonam(Safe)
Cefprozil(Safe)
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