Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet used for?
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Hydrocodone bitartrate while Breastfeeding
Low RiskCAS Number: 125-29-1
Not commercially available in Spain
Acetaminophen while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 103-90-2
Excreted in very low amount into breast milk. Infant intake may be lower than 4% of usual pediatric dose. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as compatible with Breastfeeding.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Hydrocodone bitartrate while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 125-29-1
Hydrocodone is a opioid narcotic. Benzhydrocodone is a hydrocodone prodrug that is rapidly converted into hydrocodone in the gastrointestinal tract. Maternal use of oral narcotics during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, central nervous system depression and even death. Newborn infants seem to be particularly sensitive to the effects of even small dosages of narcotic analgesics. Once the mother's milk comes in, it is best to provide pain control with a nonnarcotic analgesic and limit maternal intake of oral hydrocodone to a few days at a maximum dosage of 30 mg daily with close infant monitoring. If the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing difficulties, or limpness, a physician should be contacted immediately.
Acetaminophen while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 103-90-2
Acetaminophen is a good choice for analgesia, and fever reduction in nursing mothers. Amounts in milk are much less than doses usually given to infants. Adverse effects in breastfed infants appear to be rare.
What if I already have used Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet?
Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet so you should inform him based on your convenience.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet, is it safe?
Though Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.
If I am using Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hydrocodone Bitartrate 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