Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops while Breastfeeding
What is Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops used for?
What are the risk associated with Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Nursing Mothers: Olopatadine has been identified in the milk of nursing rats following oral administration. It is not known whether topical ocular administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in the human breast milk. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1% is administered to a nursing mother.
Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops Breastfeeding Analsys
Olopatadine while Breastfeeding
SafeAntihistaminic drug for topical use on the eye. Like most ophthalmologic compounds for topical use a low dose and poor absorption make it compatible with breastfeeding.
Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Olopatadine while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 113806-05-6
Because absorption from the eye is limited, olopatadine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops?
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 Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops and have used it then do not panic as Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops, what to do?
Definitely, Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Olopatadine Hydrochloride Solution/ Drops 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