Question

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

Pierminox lactation summary

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

It is excreted into breast milk in non-significant amount without side-effects observed among infants whose mothers were taking this medication. This small risk can further be minimized by avoiding to nurse one hour after taking the medication, a time at which milk level is higher (4, 10, 20 and 40 times higher than if occurs within 3, 6, 9 and 12 hours respectively) The American Academy of Pediatrics states that it is usually compatible with breastfeeding. Because, few published experience is available, it would be preferred better known options, especially within the neonatal period or in case of prematurity.

Answer by DrLact: About Pierminox usage in lactation

Because of the minimal amount of information on this potent agent, use Pierminox with caution, particularly when therapy involves a large maternal dosage or breastfeeding a newborn. Topical Pierminox should pose low risk to the breastfed infant.

Pierminox Side Effects in Breastfeeding

No hypertrichosis or other abnormal signs were seen in one infant breastfed for 2 months of maternal Pierminox therapy.[1]

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