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

Oxolamine

September 19, 2016 (High Risk)

Nonopioid antitussive medication for which there are very few references.
It has been a cause of adverse reactions in children.

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

A known safer alternative should be preferred until more published data on this drug in relation to breastfeeding is available, especially during the neonatal period and in case prematurity.

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

  • Oxolamine Citrate
  • Oxolamine Phosphate

Writings

  • أوكسولامين (Arabic)
  • Оксоламин (Cyrillic)
  • 奥索拉明 (Chinese)
  • オキソラミン (Japanese)
  • C14H19N3O (Molecular formula)

References

  1. Meyboom RH. Adverse reaction to drugs in children, experiences with "spontaneous monitoring" in The Netherlands. Bratisl Lek Listy. 1991Abstract
  2. McEwen J, Meyboom RH, Thijs I. Hallucinations in children caused by oxolamine citrate. Med J Aust. 1989Abstract