Loratadine Oral Solution while Breastfeeding

What is Loratadine Oral Solution used for?

Is Loratadine Oral Solution usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Loratadine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 79794-75-5

Second generation anti-histaminic drug with low sedative effect. Excreted in non-significant amount into breast milk. No side effects were observed in breastfed infants of treated mothers. The British Society of Immunology and Allergy rates it compatible with breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it compatible with breastfeeding.

Loratadine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 79794-75-5

Because of its lack of sedation and low milk levels, maternal use of loratadine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Loratadine might have a negative effect on lactation, especially in combination with a sympathomimetic agent such as pseudoephedrine. The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology recommends loratadine at its lowest dose as a preferred choice if an antihistamine is required during breastfeeding.[1]

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Loratadine Oral Solution?

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Loratadine Oral Solution, is it safe?

If I am using Loratadine Oral Solution, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Loratadine Oral Solution in breastfeeding?