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Breastfeed after Drotin tablet
Hey...I had gall bladder stone during pregnancy...now my child is 1.5 month old...today I had drotin tablet since I was facing pain in the upper abdomen...can I breastfeed?? Or should I wait for next 24 hour and dump the milk?
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Yes you can breastfeed
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Dr. Divya Singh
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Panchkula
Yes. You can continue breastfeeding. There are no side effects as such associated with Drotin tablet.
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Mr. Bhalala lalji narshibhai
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
29yr female, history of gall bladder stone in pregnancy, now 1.5 month postpartum with upper abdominal pain, took Drotin tablet (Drotaverine). Drotaverine is antispasmodic. Limited data in lactation, but single dose is generally considered compatible with breastfeeding by most sources - no need to pump and dump for 24 hrs. Gallstone pain needs evaluation.
Next Steps
- No need to dump milk for 24 hrs for single dose Drotin. You can continue breastfeeding.
- Consult your physician/gastro for gallstone - recurrent pain postpartum common, needs USG and dietary advice.
- If repeated doses needed, inform doctor that you are breastfeeding.
Health Tips
-Take medicine after feeding to minimize infant exposure.
- Monitor baby for excessive drowsiness, poor feeding, diarrhoea - rare.
- Follow low-fat diet, avoid oily/spicy, stay hydrated for gallstone pain.
- Do not self-medicate repeatedly for upper abdominal pain.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Yes u can breastfeed
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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7 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes
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Dr. Kanika Gupta
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Faridabad
Yes , you may breastfeed the child , there are no adverse affects regarding that .
Also you should go see a Physician for your Abdominal pain .
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
You can feed .
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Drotin (dicyclomine) is generally considered safe while breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in only small amounts. You don't need to pump and discard milk, or pause feeding.
Next Steps
Since you had a gallbladder stone in pregnancy, this new pain is worth checking properly. Please see a physician or gastroenterologist soon, so the stone and your liver function can be looked at again.
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Go in urgently if the pain gets severe, you develop fever, or your eyes or skin turn yellow.
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