For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet and some common side effects associated with Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet.
What is Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet used for?
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen are the two main ingredients of Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet. Based on our individual analysis of Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen we can safely say that Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Hydrocodone bitartrate and Acetaminophen while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers Acetaminophen is excreted in breast milk in small amounts, but the significance of its effects on nursing infants is not known. It is not known whether hydrocodone is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydrocodone and acetaminophen, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Low RiskCAS Number: 125-29-1
Not commercially available in Spain
SafeCAS Number: 103-90-2
Excreted in very low amount into breast milk. Infant intake may be lower than 4% of usual pediatric dose. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as compatible with Breastfeeding.
Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 125-29-1
Hydrocodone is a opioid narcotic. Benzhydrocodone is a hydrocodone prodrug that is rapidly converted into hydrocodone in the gastrointestinal tract. Maternal use of oral narcotics during breastfeeding can cause infant drowsiness, central nervous system depression and even death. Newborn infants seem to be particularly sensitive to the effects of even small dosages of narcotic analgesics. Once the mother's milk comes in, it is best to provide pain control with a nonnarcotic analgesic and limit maternal intake of oral hydrocodone to a few days at a maximum dosage of 30 mg daily with close infant monitoring. If the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing difficulties, or limpness, a physician should be contacted immediately.
CAS Number: 103-90-2
Acetaminophen is a good choice for analgesia, and fever reduction in nursing mothers. Amounts in milk are much less than doses usually given to infants. Adverse effects in breastfed infants appear to be rare.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen 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 Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet comes in category of low risk drug.
My doctor has prescribed me Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet, what should I do?
Though Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen 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 Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hydrocodone Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen 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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