Do you know that important immune protective proteins are present in breast milk? Breast milk also contains required vitamins, minerals, saturated and un saturated fats. These things are extremely important for development of healthy brain. If you are taking any medicine for short term or for the chronic reason then that passes in breast milk as well, that is why you should always check the drug with your health care provider. Here at DrLact we try to analyze drugs based on available researches and in this sheet we will present our analysis for Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid.
What is Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid used for?
Hyoscyamine sulfate is effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer. It can also be used to control gastric secretion, visceral spasm and hypermotility in spastic colitis, spastic bladder, cystitis, pylorospasm, and associated abdominal cramps. May be used in functional intestinal disorders to reduce symptoms such as those seen in mild dysenteries, diverticulitis, and acute enterocolitis. For use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (irritable colon, spastic colon, mucous colitis) and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Also used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel disturbances (including the splenic flexure syndrome and neurogenic colon). Also used in the treatment of colic (elixir and drops). Hyoscyamine sulfate is indicated along with morphine or other narcotics in symptomatic relief of biliary and renal colic; as a "drying agent" in the relief of symptoms of acute rhinitis; in the therapy of parkinsonism to reduce rigidity and tremors and to control associated sialorrhea and hyperhidrosis. May be used in the therapy of poisoning by anticholinesterase agents.
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid contains only one active ingredient that is Hyoscyamine sulfate. We have analyzed the usage of Hyoscyamine sulfate in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Hyoscyamine sulfate poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers This product is excreted in human milk. This product should not be administered to a nursing mother.
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Low RiskCAS Number: 101-31-5
Use minimal and short-term dosage since anti-cholinergic drug may decrease breast milk production. Not commercially available in Spain
I already used Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid 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 Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid so you should inform him based on your convenience.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid, is it safe?
Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.
If I am using Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Hyoscyamine Sulfate Liquid
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hyoscyamine Sulfate 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