Memantine Tablet Breastfeeding
Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Memantine Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Memantine Tablet.

What is Memantine Tablet used for?


Memantine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Memantine hydrochloride is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. (1)

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

Memantine Tablet high risk while breastfeeding
As Memantine Tablet is made of only Memantine hydrochloride, and Memantine hydrochloride is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Memantine Tablet is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Memantine hydrochloride and Memantine Tablet during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Memantine Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Memantine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Indicated for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It is very liposoluble.


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Memantine Tablet?

If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Memantine Tablet usage and time interval of breastfeeding.


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

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Memantine Tablet then there must be good reason for that as Memantine Tablet is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.


If I am using Memantine Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Memantine Tablet and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Memantine 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

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