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20 wrz 2021 · Based on minimal excretion of other phenothiazine derivatives, it appears that occasional short-term use of promethazine for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant. With repeated doses, observe infants for excess sedation.
Breastfeeding while taking promethazine: Studies have not been done to see if promethazine can get into breastmilk. Promethazine can cause sleepiness in adults and might have the same effect in a nursing baby. If you suspect the baby has any symptoms (sleepiness or lack of energy), contact the child’s healthcare provider.
29 wrz 2021 · We identified 10 antihistamines with available product labels with information on use during breastfeeding in both the EU and the United States (acrivastine, azelastine, cetirizine, clemastine, desloratadine, epinastine, levocetirizine, lodoxamide, olopatadine and promethazine).
5 cze 2024 · Advice for mothers using Promethazine while breastfeeding. Includes possible effects on breastfed infants and lactation.
Three principles govern discussions of drug therapy during lactation: (a) most drugs administered to the lactating woman pass into her breast- milk; (b) most medications can be found in very small amounts in breastmilk; and (c) few drugs are contraindicated during lactation.
Even without specific medication data from human studies, a good understanding of the kinetic principles and mechanisms of medication entry into breast milk can help a clinician make an informed decision that often allows the mother to continue breastfeeding while treating her medical condition.
Short courses of sedating antihistamines e.g. chlorpheniramine (Piriton®), Promethazine (Phenergan®) and Trimeprazine (Vallergan®) taken three times a day to control urticaria (nettle rash) or severe reaction to an insect bite are unlikely to cause significant drowsiness in the baby but are best avoided long term as use may cause the baby to ...
