Last update: Feb. 15, 2016
Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully.
Use safer alternative or interrupt breastfeeding 3 to 7 T ½ (elimination half-lives).
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We do not have alternatives for Red corn.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
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Red corn is also known as Common Poppy. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Red corn in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Red corn in its composition:
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Petals and herb seeds are used.
Components are: Isoquinoline alkaloids (Rhoeadine), polysaccharides and anthocyanins.
Attributed properties: antitussive and slightly sedative.
Indications according to the Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: none.
At latest update no published data on excretion in breast milk were found.
It has been used since antiquity to sedate children in many cultures
Poisoning has occurred by using it.
Because of sedative properties only a moderate and occasional use would be compatible with breastfeeding, out of the neonatal period with close monitoring for the occurrence of sedation or loss of appetite by the infant.