Is Chloropyramine Hydrochloride compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Chloropyramine Hydrochloride?

Chloropyramine Hydrochloride

July 11, 2016 (High Risk)

First generation antihistamine drug which is derived from ethylene diamine with important sedative and antimuscarinic effects. The anticholinergic effect may inhibit lactation.

At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk was found.

Drug that is scarcely supported by bibliographical evidence, which is marketed in very few countries from Eastern Europe, Mexico ...

Until more published information about this drug regarding breastfeeding appears, it may be preferable the use of a known and safer alternative.

Alternatives

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

  • Halopyramine Hydrochloride

Writings

  • Хлоропирамина Гидрохлорид (Cyrillic)
  • クロロピラミン塩酸塩 (Japanese)
  • C16H20ClN3,HCl (Molecular formula)

Drug trade names

References

  1. Online Medicina. Suprastin. Prospecto. 2010 Full text (in our servers)