Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule while Breastfeeding
What is Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule used for?
Brief: Indications For the temporary relief of sleeplessness and restlessness
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule Breastfeeding Analsys
Passiflora incarnata flowering top while Breastfeeding
Low RiskCAS Number: 8057-62-3
At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. Aerial summits of this climbing plant are used. Constituents are: flavonoids, pyranics, heterosides, alkaloids. Attributed effects with only weak scientific evidence on effectiveness are: sedative, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic. Because of paucity of data on toxicity, recommendations done are to use it at low doses for short term periods. The European Medicines Agency does not authorize its use for children younger than 12 years old , pregnancy and breastfeeding. When used while breastfeeding, it is recommended to use it at low dose for a short-term period. Following-up the infant for sedation is recommended.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Passiflora Incarnata | Passion Flower Granule 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