Active Ingredients: Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride (95 mg)
2006-12-09 21:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Miss Metro 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Per "Medications & Mother's Milk" by Thomas Hale (2004 edition):
Phenazopyridine HCL -
Phenazopyridine is an azo dye that is rapidly excreted in the urine, where it exerts a topical analgesic effect on urinary tract mucosa. Pyridium is only moderately effective and produces a reddish-orange discoloration of teh urine. It may also ruin contact lenses. It is not known if pyridium transfers into breastmilk, but it probably does to a limited degree. This product, due to limited efficacy should probably not be used in lactating women although it is doubtful that it would be harmful to a n infant. This product is highly colored and can stain clothing. Stains can be removed by soaking in a solution of 0.25% sodium dithionite.
He lists it as "Lactation Risk Category L3" which means "moderately safe" and lists no pediatric concerns.
Here is a post from Dr. Hale's webpage -
http://66.230.33.248/discus/messages/39/2222.html
Reguarding pumping and dumping, he says, "But I don't think I'd do much more than 12 hours. This stuff is not very hazardous at all. Its probably not worth the worry."
2006-12-10 01:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really should be asking your DOCTOR this one. If your bladder is really bothering you I would not advise stoping the medication. Why not bottle feed him formula for a few days until this has passed.
2006-12-09 21:23:10 · answer #2 · answered by sunflower932002 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DOES IT SAY ASK A DOCTOR IF YOUR PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING? THERES YOUR ANSWER
2006-12-09 21:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by Madison 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
please dont get medical advise from any one or any place other than your doctor.
2006-12-09 21:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by sexy_n_chicago 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋