Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered while Breastfeeding
What is Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered used for?
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
8.3 Nursing Mothers Budesonide 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 (12.3) ]. No studies have been conducted in breastfeeding women specifically with RHINOCORT AQUA Nasal Spray; 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. RHINOCORT AQUA Nasal Spray should be used in nursing women only if clinically appropriate. Prescribers should weigh the known benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and 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 RHINOCORT AQUA Nasal Spray immediately after breastfeeding to maximize the time interval between dosing and breastfeeding to minimize infant exposure.
Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered 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,
Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered 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 Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered and have used it then do not panic as Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered, what to do?
Definitely, Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Rhinocort Aqua | Budesonide Spray, Metered 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