Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating.

What is Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating used for?


Hyoscyamine sulfate sublingual tablets are effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. They can also be used to control gastric secretion, visceral spasm and hypermotility in spastic colitis, spastic bladder, cystitis, pylorospasm, and associated abdominal cramps. May be used in functional intestinal disorders to reduce symptoms such as those seen in mild dysenteries, diverticulitis, and acute enterocolitis. For use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (irritable colon, spastic colon, mucous colitis) and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Also used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel disturbances (including the splenic flexure syndrome and neurogenic colon). Hyoscyamine sulfate sublingual tablets are indicated along with morphine or other narcotics in symptomatic relief of biliary and renal colic; as a “drying agent” in the relief of symptoms of acute rhinitis; in the therapy of parkinsonism to reduce rigidity and tremors and to control associated sialorrhea and hyperhidrosis. May be used in the therapy of poisoning by anticholinesterase agents.

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating low risk for breastfeeding
Hyoscyamine sulfate is the one and only active ingredient present in Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating. Hyoscyamine sulfate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Hyoscyamine sulfate in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers Hyoscyamine sulfate is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when hyoscyamine sulfate is administered to a nursing woman.

Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding Analsys


Hyoscyamine sulfate while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 101-31-5

Use minimal and short-term dosage since anti-cholinergic drug may decrease breast milk production. Not commercially available in Spain


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating?

During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating comes in category of low risk drug.


My doctor has prescribed me Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what should I do?

Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.


If I am using Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hyoscyamine Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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

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