Is Nux Vomica compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Nux Vomica?

Nux Vomica

August 28, 2018 (Very High Risk)

Dried seed of this plant has been used. It contains brucine and strychnine.

It is highly toxic and easily lethal.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Nux Vomica.

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

  • Poison nut
  • Strychnine tree

Writings

  • Strychnos nux-vomica (Latin, botanical name)
  • Semen strychni (Latin, another name)
  • Strychnos spireana (Latin, another name)
  • Чилибуха (Cyrillic)
  • ホミカ (Japanese)
  • Noix Vomique (French)
  • HA15WA5001, HA13AW5001 (ATC Code/s)

Drug trade names

References

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  5. CDC-NIOSH. Strychnine. International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC). 2005 Full text (in our servers)
  6. INSHT - Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo- Estricnina. Fichas Internacionales de Seguridad Química (FISQ). 2000 Full text (in our servers)
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