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 Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating and some common side effects associated with Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating.
What is Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating used for?
Levsin®/SL is effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It 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). Also used in the treatment of infant colic (elixir and drops). Levsin®/SL is 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 Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating contains only one active ingredient that is Hyoscyamine sulfate. We have analyzed the usage of Hyoscyamine sulfate in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Hyoscyamine sulfate poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers: Levsin®/SL is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Levsin®/SL is administered to a nursing woman.
Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding Analsys
Low RiskCAS 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 I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Levsin 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 Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating comes in category of low risk drug.
My doctor has prescribed me Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what should I do?
Though Levsin Sl | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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 Levsin 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 Levsin 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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