>Aloha! I'm new to Lactnet and in need of some information on synthetic >oxytocin in the nasal spray form for the use of assisting let down while >pumping. My client is a >mother of a 4 month old and has returned to work. My limited research >tells me that the this is not in the PDR, and unavailable in many >Pharmacies.What are your opinions on drug, has it been discontinued? >thanks, Tina JohnsonIBCLC Syntocinon has been discontinued but Pitocin is still available. In my opinion it should be only a short-term assist. The mother should do all the recommended things to promote let-down while using it, and hopefully these let-down promoting activities will continue to be effective for her after discontinuing the Pitocin. Arly [log in to unmask] MS, CLE, IBCLC