Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)-? Is Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- safe for nursing mother and child? Does Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- extracts into breast milk? Does Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- influence milk supply or can Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- lactation summary

Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- 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 Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- usage in lactation

Excreted into breast milk in non-significant amount without side-effects observed in breastfed infants from mothers who were on this medication. Plasma levels in those infants were undetectable or very low. Prolactin level may be increased with the appearance of galactorrhea. Such increase of Prolactin level will not affect breastfeeding ability of a mother who has an established lactation. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates is as compatible with breastfeeding. List of Medicines (WHO-2002): compatible with Breastfeeding.

Answer by DrLact: About Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- usage in lactation

Because of the low levels of Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- in breastmilk, amounts ingested by the infant are small and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. No special precautions are required.

Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- Side Effects in Breastfeeding

No acute or long-term adverse effects were reported in any 15 infants ranging in age from less than 1 week to 8 weeks of age whose mothers were taking Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- 0.25 to 1.5 g/day orally.[1][2][3][4]

Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- Possible Effects in Breastfeeding

Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-, L-(-)- can increase serum prolactin and has caused galactorrhea.[5][6][7][8] The maternal prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
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