Is Dexamethasone Ophthalmic compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic?

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic

January 10, 2015 (Very Low Risk)

Steroid drug for topical use on the eye. The small dose used and a sparse absorption into the plasma of topical treatments for ENT or Ophthalmologic conditions make excretion into breast milk in significant amount unlikely.

In order to minimize even more the tiny amount excreted in the milk, press the lacrimal duct for 1-2 minutes after instillation of fluid and dry out the excess of it with a paper tissue.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic 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

  • デキサメタゾン
  • Дексаметазон
  • Натрия Дексаметазона Фосфат
  • 地塞米松
  • デキサメタゾンリン酸エステルナトリウム

Drug trade names

References

  1. PDR.NET Ophtalmic Dexamethasone Drug Summary 2014 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. 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)