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Can I Take Vertin While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014

Question: Can vertin be taken while breastfeeding

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Vertin should not be used in women who are beast feeding.

2) There is possibility that this drug is secreted in breast milk and might have adverse effects on the baby. Hence not recommended.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 minutes later)

What can be the adverse effects on baby...if I m taking 24 mg daily

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These medicines have side effects based on the dose secreted in breast milk.

The effects include sleepy state and confusion. There could also be mild fever, dryness of the mouth and stomach upset.

These can temporarily weaken the muscles of the intestines and bladder, some infants may have constipation or pass urine less frequently.

There are various other side effects which differ. Above are the main

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar