Montelukast use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Montelukast: Singulair
Montelukast Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No published information is available on the use of montelukast during breastfeeding. If montelukast is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Because there is no published experience with montelukast during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Montelukast is approved for use in children as young as 6 months of age.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Beclomethasone, Cromolyn, Terbutaline, Theophylline, Zafirlukast
References
Montelukast Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
158966-92-8
Drug Class
- Anti-Asthmatic Agents
- Leukotriene Antagonists
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
600
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Montelukast use during Pregnancy
- Montelukast Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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