Is Carbocisteine compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Carbocisteine?

Carbocisteine

December 29, 2014 (Very Low Risk)

On latest update, no relevant published data related to excretion into breast milk were found.

It is a product that has only mild or few side-effects when used at normal dose.

The absorption from ingested mother's milk to the infant's plasma is hampered by a low oral bioavailability, with this being a reason for a nil or minimal plasma level in the infant, except in prematures or soon after birth when absorption would be higher.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Carbocisteine since it is relatively safe.

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.

Synonyms

  • カルボシステイン
  • Carbocisteine lysine
  • Carbocisteine sodium
  • Carbocysteine
  • Καρβοκυστεΐνη
  • Карбоцистеин
  • 羧甲司坦

Drug trade names

References

  1. Irish Medicines Board. Carbocisteine. Drug Summary. 2014 Full text (in our servers)
  2. AEMPS. Carbocisteina. Ficha técnica. 2012 Full text (in our servers)
  3. AEMPS. Carbocisteína. Ficha técnica. 1998 Full text (in our servers)