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 Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule.
What is Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule used for?
controls symptoms of diarrhea, including Travelers' Diarrhea
Brief: Anti-diarrheal
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Active ingredient in Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule is Loperamide hydrochloride and based on our analysis of Loperamide hydrochloride it appears that using Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Loperamide hydrochloride while breastfeeding.
Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 53179-11-6
Opioid drug derived from pethidine. Contraindicated for those children younger than 2 year old. Indiscriminate use for treatment of gastroenteritis is not justified. Most acute diarrheic disorders are self-limijted conditions. WHO’s Oral Rehydration Solutions and appropriate nutritional support are recommended. Excreted into breast milk in non-significant levels. Its low oral bioavailability makes it difficult to acceed the infant serum. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as compatible with breastfeeding.
Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 53179-11-6
Use of loperamide during breastfeeding is unlikely to affect the infant.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule?
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 Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule and have used it then do not panic as Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My doctor has prescribed me Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule, what should I do?
Usage of Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Anti-diarrheal Loperamide Hcl | Loperamide Hydrochloride Capsule 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