Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid Breastfeeding
For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid and some common side effects associated with Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid.

What is Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid used for?


Theophylline is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?

Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid safe for breastfeeding
Theophylline anhydrous is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Theophylline anhydrous it is safe to use Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Theophylline anhydrous usage in breastfeeding.

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers Theophylline is excreted into breast milk and may cause irritability or other signs of mild toxicity in nursing human infants. The concentration of theophylline in breast milk is about equivalent to the maternal serum concentration. An infant ingesting a liter of breast milk containing 10-20 mcg/mL of theophylline per day is likely to receive 10-20 mg of theophylline per day. Serious adverse effects in the infant are unlikely unless the mother has toxic serum theophylline concentrations.

Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys


Theophylline anhydrous while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 58-55-9

One case of nausea, vomiting and irritability has been described. However, theophylline has been used as treatment of apnea on premature babies. It can enhance milk production by stimulating prolactin release.

Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Theophylline anhydrous while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 58-55-9

An expert panel considers use of theophylline to be acceptable during breastfeeding.[1] Maternal theophylline use may occasionally cause stimulation and irritability and fretful sleep in infants. Newborn and especially preterm infants are most likely to be affected because of their slow elimination and low serum protein binding of theophylline. There is no need to avoid theophylline products; however, keep maternal serum concentrations in the lower part of the therapeutic range and monitor the infant for signs of theophylline side effects. Infant serum theophylline concentrations can help to determine if signs of agitation are due to theophylline. Avoiding breastfeeding for an 2 hours after intravenous or 4 hours after an immediate-release oral theophylline product can decrease the dose received by the breastfed infant. When theophylline is given as an oral sustained-release product, timing of nursing with respect to the dose is of little or no benefit.


What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid?

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 Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid and have used it then do not panic as Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.


My health care provider has asked me to use Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid, what to do?

Definitely, Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.


If I am using Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous Liquid


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Elixophyllin | Theophylline Anhydrous 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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