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 Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir.
What is Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir used for?
Hyoscyamine sulfate 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). Hyoscyamine sulfate 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.
Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?
Hyoscyamine sulfate is the one and only active ingredient present in Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir. Hyoscyamine sulfate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Hyoscyamine sulfate in breastfeeding.
Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir 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 already breastfed my kid after using Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir?
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 Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir comes in category of low risk drug.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir, is it safe?
Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir 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 Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hyosyne | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Elixir 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