Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating while breast-feeding.
What is Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating used for?
Zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablets are a serotonin (5-HT)1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults (1) Limitations of Use: Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established (1) Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine (1) Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache (1) Zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use Only use zolmitriptan if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to zolmitriptan treatment for the first migraine attack, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before zolmitriptan is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. Zolmitriptan orally disintegrating tablets are not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks. Safety and effectiveness of zolmitriptan have not been established for cluster headache.
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating contains only one active ingredient that is Zolmitriptan. We have analyzed the usage of Zolmitriptan in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Zolmitriptan poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of zolmitriptan or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects of zolmitriptan and its metabolites on milk production. In rats, oral dosing with zolmitriptan resulted in levels in milk up to 4 times that in maternal plasma. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for zolmitriptan and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from zolmitriptan or from the underlying maternal condition.
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding Analsys
Low RiskCAS Number: 139264-17-8
On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Similar to Sumitriptan composition which is known to have a low excretion into breast milk.
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 139264-17-8
No published experience exists with zolmitriptan during breastfeeding. If zolmitriptan is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding; however, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what should I do?
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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 Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My health care provider has asked me to use Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what to do?
Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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 Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Zolmitriptan Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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