Sancuso | Granisetron Patch Breastfeeding
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 Sancuso | Granisetron Patch and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Sancuso | Granisetron Patch and some common side effects associated with Sancuso | Granisetron Patch.

What is Sancuso | Granisetron Patch used for?


Sancuso® (Granisetron Transdermal System) is indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately and/or highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens of up to 5 consecutive days duration. Sancuso is a serotonin subtype 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately and/or highly emetogenic chemotherapy for up to 5 consecutive days. (1)

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Sancuso | Granisetron Patch. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Sancuso | Granisetron Patch low risk for breastfeeding
Sancuso | Granisetron Patch contains only one active ingredient that is Granisetron. We have analyzed the usage of Granisetron in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Granisetron poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Sancuso | Granisetron Patch itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether granisetron is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Sancuso is administered to a nursing woman.

Sancuso | Granisetron Patch Breastfeeding Analsys


Granisetron while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 109889-09-0

We are working on a comment for this product.


What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Sancuso | Granisetron Patch?

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 Sancuso | Granisetron Patch then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Sancuso | Granisetron Patch comes in category of low risk drug.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sancuso | Granisetron Patch, is it safe?

Though Sancuso | Granisetron Patch 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 Sancuso | Granisetron Patch, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Sancuso | Granisetron Patch 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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