Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection while Breastfeeding
What is Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection used for?
Is using Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether phenylephrine is present in human milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for VAZCULEP and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition. Exercise caution when VAZCULEP is administered to a nursing woman.
Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection Breastfeeding Analsys
Phenylephrine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
Low RiskCAS Number: 59-42-7
Used on topical decongestant solutions for nose drops at low concentration. 10% midriatic eye drops are available. Because low concentration is used on nose and ophtalmic drops a significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. Low oral biodisponibility minimizes any risk of harmful effect in the infant. Authorized for nasal or ophtalmic use on children aged younger than 1 year. Although on latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found it is considered to be safe when minimal dose is used. Avoid excessive or long term use. A related drug Pseudoephedrine can inhibit milk production. It would be advisable to press on the lachrimal sac to minimize absorption.
Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Phenylephrine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 59-42-7
The oral bioavailability of phenylephrine is only about 40%,[1] so the drug is unlikely to reach the infant in large amounts. However, intravenous or oral administration of phenylephrine might decrease milk production. Because no information is available on the use of oral phenylephrine during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.Phenylephrine nasal spray or ophthalmic drops are less likely to decrease lactation. To substantially diminish the effect of the drug 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 I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection?
Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My health care provider has asked me to use Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection, what to do?
Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use
If I am using Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Vazculep | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection 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