Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet ?
Purpose: Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes Loperamide HCl 2 mg Anti-diarrheal Simethicone 125 mg Anti-gas
Is using Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?
Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Loperamide hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 53179-11-6
Opioid drug derived from pethidine. Contraindicated for those children younger than 2 year old. Indiscriminate use for treatment of gastroenteritis is not justified. Most acute diarrheic disorders are self-limijted conditions. WHO’s Oral Rehydration Solutions and appropriate nutritional support are recommended. Excreted into breast milk in non-significant levels. Its low oral bioavailability makes it difficult to acceed the infant serum. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as compatible with breastfeeding.
Dimethicone while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 9006-65-9
Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone). Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone) At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely. See below the information of these related products:
Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Loperamide hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 53179-11-6
Use of loperamide during breastfeeding is unlikely to affect the infant.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet?
As usage of Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet else no further action is required.
My doctor has prescribed me Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet, what should I do?
Usage of Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Imodium Multi-symptom Relief | Loperamide Hydrochloride And Dimethicone 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