Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release.

What is Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release ?


This product may be used in functional intestinal disorders to reduce symptoms such as those seen in mild dysenteries and diverticulitis. It can also be used to control gastric secretion, visceral spasm and hypermotility in cystitis, pylorospasm and associated abdominal cramps. Along with appropriate analgesics, this product is indicated in symptomatic relief of biliary and renal colic and as a drying agent in the relief of symptoms of acute rhinitis. This product is effective as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer and irritable bowel syndrome, acute enterocolitis and other functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Is using Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release low risk for breastfeeding
Hyoscyamine sulfate is the one and only active ingredient present in Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release. Hyoscyamine sulfate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Hyoscyamine sulfate in 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.

Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release Breastfeeding Analsys


Hyoscyamine sulfate while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 101-31-5

Use minimal and short-term dosage since anti-cholinergic drug may decrease breast milk production. Not commercially available in Spain


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release?

Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release 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 Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release so you should inform him based on your convenience.


My doctor has prescribed me Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release, what should I do?

Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release 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 Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much monitoring required while using Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Symax Duotab | Hyoscyamine Sulfate Tablet, Multilayer, Extended Release 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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