Is Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Hexa (vulcanization accelerator)? Is Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) safe for nursing mother and child? Does Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) extracts into breast milk? Does Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) influence milk supply or can Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) 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 Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) .
- It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) Vs not using Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) And continue breastfeeding.
- While using Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) 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 Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) usage in lactation
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Answer by DrLact: About Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) usage in lactation
Both the hippurate and mandelate salts of Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) pass into milk in small quantities and appear acceptable to use, even while nursing a newborn.
Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) Side Effects in Breastfeeding
Four newborn infants were allowed to breastfeed in one study after a maternal dose of 1 gram of Hexa (vulcanization accelerator) hippurate. No adverse effects were reported.[1]
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