Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet Breastfeeding

It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet and whether its safe to use Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet while nursing or not.

What is Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet used for?


Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablets, USP are effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. They can also be used to control gastric secretions, 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 Tablets, USP 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.

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet low risk for breastfeeding
Hyoscyamine sulfate is the one and only active ingredient present in Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet. Hyoscyamine sulfate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet 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 Tablets, USP are administered to a nursing woman.

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet 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 if I already have used Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet?

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 Sulfate Tablet then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet comes in category of low risk drug.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, is it safe?

Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet 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 Sulfate Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet 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