Is Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal?

Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal

August 12, 2014 (Low Risk)

Used for treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.

The amount of drug absorbed is transformed into inactive metabolites by the liver, therefore excretion into breast milk is unlikely. A high serum protein-binding capacity turns it excretion less likely.

Most expert's opinion is that topical, oral or inhaled steroid medication is compatible with breastfeeding,

WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002 rates it as compatible with Breastfeeding.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Beclomethasone Oral / Rectal.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Drug trade names

References

  1. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)