Last update Aug. 26, 2017

Ephedrine Topical Use

Very Low Risk

Safe. Compatible. Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.

It has been used as complementary drug for local anesthesia, on compounds for dermatology or oral surgical procedures.

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk.

They are harmless when properly used. Absorption is almost nil (AEMPS 2008).

Avoid applying it on the breast, otherwise, cleanse the area thoroughly and/or do it after having nursed.

List of WHO essential medicines: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Ephedrine Topical Use since it is relatively safe.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, 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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Groups

Ephedrine Topical Use belongs to these groups or families:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Ephedrine Topical Use in its composition:

  • Hemoal™. Contains other elements than Ephedrine Topical Use in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. Baja - Poor %
Molecular weight 165 daltons
T½ 3 - 6 hours

References

  1. AEMPS Hemoal (Benzocaína + Efedrina). Ficha técnica. 2008 Full text (in our servers)
  2. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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