Rugby Tablet while Breastfeeding

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

Though Rugby Tablet 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.

Q: If I am using Rugby Tablet , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Rugby Tablet

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Rugby Tablet for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Rugby Tablet used for?

Uses prevents and treats nausea, vomiting or dizziness due to motion sickness

Brief: Purpose Antiemetic

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

Meclizine hydrochloride is the one and only active ingredient present in Rugby Tablet. Meclizine hydrochloride in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Rugby Tablet also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Meclizine hydrochloride in breastfeeding.

Rugby Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys

Meclizine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 569-65-3

Anti-histaminic drug with sedative and anti-emetic effects. No problems when sporadically used to avoid motion sickness during a travel. Check-up for sedation.

Rugby Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Meclizine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 569-65-3

Occasional doses of meclizine are probably acceptable during breastfeeding. Large doses or more prolonged use may cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply, particularly in combination with a sympathomimetic such as pseudoephedrine or before lactation is well established.

I already used Rugby Tablet and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

Rugby Tablet 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 Rugby Tablet so you should inform him based on your convenience.

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

Though Rugby Tablet 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 Rugby Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Rugby Tablet

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