Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet Breastfeeding
For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet and some common side effects associated with Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet.

What is Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet used for?


Dicyclomine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of patients with functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine hydrochloride is an antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agent indicated for the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome (1)

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet high risk while breastfeeding
As Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet is made of only Dicyclomine hydrochloride, and Dicyclomine hydrochloride is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Dicyclomine hydrochloride and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers Dicyclomine hydrochloride is contraindicated in women who are human milk feeding. Dicyclomine hydrochloride is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in human milk-fed infants from dicyclomine hydrochloride, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].

Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Dicyclomine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS Number: 67-92-5

Because of high protein-binding capacity, clinically significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. However, both the mother and the infant would benefit of the use of a better-known alternative drug that would be safer while breastfeeding, especially in the neonatal period and in case of prematurity. In spite of a low excretion into breast milk, it has been described a case of severe apnea in a 12 days old infant. A causal connection between those features and this drug has not been clearly defined (Briggs 2011, p. 410). It is licensed for use in children from 6 months of age as intestinal antispasmodic and treatment of Familial Mediterranean Fever, so there would be less risky when used by the breastfeeding mother.


Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Dicyclomine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 77-19-0

Dicyclomine has not been well studied during breastfeeding. However, one possible case of apnea has been reported in a breastfed infant that is similar to reactions that have occurred in infants given the drug directly.[1] Dicyclomine should not be used during lactation.



What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet?

We have already established that Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet, is it safe?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet then there must be good reason for that as Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.


If I am using Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablet in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week