Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder while Breastfeeding
What is Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder used for?
Is using Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
8.3 Nursing Mothers Budesonide, like other corticosteroids, is secreted in human milk. Data with budesonide delivered via dry powder inhaler indicates that the total daily oral dose of budesonide available in breast milk to the infant is approximately 0.3% to 1% of the dose inhaled by the mother [see Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Special Populations, Nursing Mothers (12.3) ]. No studies have been conducted in breastfeeding women specifically with PULMICORT FLEXHALER; however, the dose of budesonide available to the infant in breast milk, as a percentage of the maternal dose, would be expected to be similar. PULMICORT FLEXHALER should be used in nursing women only if clinically appropriate. Prescribers should weigh the known benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and the infant against the potential risks of minimal budesonide exposure in the infant. Dosing considerations include prescription or titration to the lowest clinically effective dose and use of PULMICORT FLEXHALER immediately after breastfeeding to maximize the time interval between dosing and breastfeeding to minimize infant exposure. However, in general, PULMICORT FLEXHALER use should not delay or interfere with infant feeding.
Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder Breastfeeding Analsys
Budesonide while Breastfeeding
SafeNon-significant levels of drug in the milk are found. The infant is further protected because of a low oral bioavailability. Most expert's opinion is that topical, oral or inhaled steroid medication is compatible with breastfeeding,
Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Budesonide while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 51333-22-3
The amounts of inhaled budesonide excreted into breastmilk are minute and infant exposure is negligible. When taken by mouth, budesonide is only about 9% bioavailable; bioavailability in the infant is likely to be similarly low for any budesonide that enters the breastmilk. Most experts consider oral and inhaled corticosteroids, including budesonide, acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4][5]
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder?
Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
My health care provider has asked me to use Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder, what to do?
Definitely, Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Pulmicort Flexhaler | Budesonide Aerosol, Powder 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