Last update: May 22, 2019
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Dextromethorphan since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
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Dextromethorphan is also known as
Dextromethorphan in other languages or writings:
Dextromethorphan belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Dextromethorphan in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | 100 | % |
Molecular weight | 370 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 60 - 70 | % |
pKa | 9,85 | - |
Tmax | 1 - 2 | hours |
T1/2 | 3 - 6 | hours |
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Cough suppressant related with morphine and codeine (d-isomer of the codeine analog of levorphanol) which is lacking of analgesic, sedative or respiratory depression properties (Schaefer 2007, Bem 1992) except in case of overdose or abuse (Journey 2019, WHO 2012, Pender 1991).
Commonly prescribed by pediatricians.
At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.
Because reported low toxicity and mild side effect, expert authors consider it safe, probably compatible during lactation (Hale 2019, Briggs 2017, Schaefer 2007).
Frequently associated to caffeine and other products that are usually compatible with breastfeeding.
It is advisable to avoid preparations with excessive alcohol concentration (> 20%) as excipient (Nice 2000).