Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid while Breastfeeding
Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid while breast-feeding.

What is Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid used for?


temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation loosens phlegm (mucus) helps rid bronchial passages of phlegm (mucus)

Purpose: Active ingredients (in each 5ml tsp) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr,USP 10 mg Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin, USP 100 mg Expectorant

Is using Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid low risk for breastfeeding
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Guaifenesin are the two main ingredients of Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid. Based on our individual analysis of Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Guaifenesin we can safely say that Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Dextromethorphan hydrobromide and Guaifenesin while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys


Dextromethorphan hydrobromide while Breastfeeding

Safe

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.

Guaifenesin while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 93-14-1

It is used as an expectorant, alone or in association with other products. Proofs on its effectiveness are sparse. In some instances, preparations of Guaifenesin may contain alcohol as excipient with a concentration as high as 5%. At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Until more information on this medication is available, other option known to be safer would be recommended, mostly in the post-natal period or in cases of prematurity. If used while breastfeeding, a moderate use with the lowest dose as possible and avoiding those preparations with alcoholic excipient, should be preferred. Because effectiveness is poor and likelihood of side effects does exist, especially in multi-association, the US Agency for Drug Administration (FDA) is currently doing efforts for discontinuation of this and others at-the-counter products, that are formulated for cough relief (Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine, Brompheniramine, etc.)


Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


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.

Guaifenesin while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 93-14-1

Neither the excretion of guaifenesin 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.



I am nursing mother and I have already used Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid, what should I do?

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 Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid comes in category of low risk drug.


My health care provider has asked me to use Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid, what to do?

Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid 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 Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Safetussin Dm | Dextromethorpan Guaifenesin Liquid 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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