Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid while Breastfeeding

What is Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid used for?

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 125-71-3

Cough suppressant related with morphine and codeine which is lacking of analgesic or sedative properties. Commonly prescribed by pediatricians. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Because reported low toxicity and mild side effect it is considered to be safe while breastfeeding. Frequently associated to caffeine and other products that are usually compatible with breastfeeding. Avoid use of multiple drug and alcohol containing medication.

Doxylamine succinate while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 469-21-6

It is a first generation antihistamine drug which is related to ethanolamine, with sedative and anti-muscarinic effects. It has been used as hypnotic and for vomiting relief. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Pharmacokinetic characteristics would favour that it may be excreted into breast milk in significant amount. On a telephone survey, 10% of infants whose mothers were on several types of antihistamine medication have suffered of colicky pain and irritability that disappeared without treatment. For both treatment of mothers and infants would be safer the use of tested antihistamine medication without sedative effect, especially in prematures and infants younger than 1 month of age. Whenever used while breastfeeding, the use of the lower effective dose and for the shortest time as possible is recommended. Follow-up for somnolence and feeding troubles should be warranted. Bed-sharing is not recommended when the mother is on this medication.

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 125-71-3

Neither the excretion of dextromethorphan in milk nor its effect on breastfed infants have been studied. It is unlikely that with usual maternal doses amounts in breastmilk would harm the nursing infant, especially in infants over 2 months of age. It is best to avoid the use of products with a high alcohol content while nursing.

Doxylamine succinate while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 469-21-6

Small occasional doses of doxylamine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Larger doses or more prolonged use may cause drowsiness and other effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply, particularly in combination with a sympathomimetic such as pseudoephedrine or before lactation is well established.

What if I already have used Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid?

My health care provider has asked me to use Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid, what to do?

If I am using Safetussin Pm | Dextromethorphan Doxylamine Succinate Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?

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