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

Hydrosmine

January 7, 2018 (Very Low Risk)

Bioflavonoid like substance.

Flavonoids are phenolic compounds naturally occurring that are abundantly present in plants and seaweed.

We take it from fruits, vegetables, tea and red wine (as a few examples)

Most important types are: anthocyanins, chalcons, flavonols, flavones, flavonoids and tannins. No risk for toxic nor side-effects in humans have been found.

They appear naturally in the breast milk in amounts related to mother's diet.

Attributed anti-oxidant activity and other properties that have not been fully shown yet (Martinez 2016, Cohen 2012), as amelioration of capillary vessel function which is a reason to be used for treatment of venous insufficiency (varicose veins) and prevention of arteriosclerosis.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Hydrosmine 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

  • Hydroxiethyldiosmin

Writings

  • C30H36O16 (Molecular formula)
  • C05CA05 (ATC Code/s)

Drug trade names

References

  1. AEMPS. Hidrosmina. Ficha técnica. 2016 Full text (in our servers)
  2. Martinez-Zapata MJ, Vernooij RW, Uriona Tuma SM, Stein AT, Moreno RM, Vargas E, Capellà D, Bonfill Cosp X. Phlebotonics for venous insufficiency. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016Abstract
  3. Cohen JM, Akl EA, Kahn SR. Pharmacologic and compression therapies for postthrombotic syndrome: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Chest. 2012Abstract