Is Polaramine safe while breastfeeding?

If you are in the third trimester of pregnancy, you must tell your doctor you are taking Polaramine because newborn babies may have severe reactions to antihistamine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Polaramine may be transferred in breast milk to your baby.

Is Polaramine safe in pregnancy?

Pregnancy (Category A) Polaramine should be used during the first two trimesters of pregnancy only if clearly needed. Dexchlorpheniramine maleate should not be used in the third trimester of pregnancy because newborn and premature infants may have severe reactions to antihistamines.

How long does Polaramine stay in your system?

The half-life in healthy adults and children is 20-24 hours and 10-13 hours, respectively. Excretion rates are dependent on the pH of urine and urinary flow, with the rate decreasing as the pH rises and urinary flow decreases.

What antihistamine is safe for breastfeeding?

Non-sedating antihistamines are the preferred choice for a breastfeeding mother:

  • Loratadine (Clarityn®) (Powell 2007, Hilbert 1997),
  • Cetirizine (Zirtek®, BecoAllergy®, Piriteze®, Benadryl®) reaches low levels in breastmilk and is recommended by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Powell 2007)

Will an antihistamine dry up breast milk?

Antihistamines, like Benadryl, have negative effects on breastfeeding and should be avoided if possible. Medicines like this decrease milk supply if used at high doses and for long periods of time. Sudafed can decrease milk supply and should also be avoided if possible.

What are the side effects of Polaramine?

Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Will Polaramine help me sleep?

Sedating anti-histamines (e.g., Polaramine, Avil, Restavit). These medications are used to treat allergic disease. Although they can cause sleepiness as an unwanted side effect, they are not intended to be used as sleeping tablets.

Will antihistamines dry up breast milk?

What medicine dries up breastmilk?

Taking drugs such as Cabergoline or Dostinex® to stop breast milk works best for mothers who have not been breastfeeding for long.

Is Polaramine a sedating?

Polaramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking this medicine.