Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray

Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray while breast-feeding.

What is Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray used for?

For the temporary relief of nasal congestion due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis)

Brief: Nasal Decongestant

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray low risk for breastfeeding

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray contains only one active ingredient that is Phenylephrine hydrochloride. We have analyzed the usage of Phenylephrine hydrochloride in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Phenylephrine hydrochloride poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray Breastfeeding Analsys

Phenylephrine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 59-42-7

Used on topical decongestant solutions for nose drops at low concentration. 10% midriatic eye drops are available. Because low concentration is used on nose and ophtalmic drops a significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. Low oral biodisponibility minimizes any risk of harmful effect in the infant. Authorized for nasal or ophtalmic use on children aged younger than 1 year. Although on latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found it is considered to be safe when minimal dose is used. Avoid excessive or long term use. A related drug Pseudoephedrine can inhibit milk production. It would be advisable to press on the lachrimal sac to minimize absorption.

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Phenylephrine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 59-42-7

The oral bioavailability of phenylephrine is only about 40%,[1] so the drug is unlikely to reach the infant in large amounts. However, intravenous or oral administration of phenylephrine might decrease milk production. Because no information is available on the use of oral phenylephrine during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.Phenylephrine nasal spray or ophthalmic drops are less likely to decrease lactation. To substantially diminish the effect of the drug after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray, what should I do?

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray so you should inform him based on your convenience.

My health care provider has asked me to use Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray, what to do?

Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray 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 Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Eb306 Nasal Decongestant | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spray 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