Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Biostat? Is Biostat safe for nursing mother and child? Does Biostat extracts into breast milk? Does Biostat has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Biostat influence milk supply or can Biostat decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Biostat lactation summary

Biostat is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Biostat is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Biostat is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Biostat does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Biostat safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Biostat usage in lactation

Although it is secreted into breast milk it has not been detected in infant’s blood because it forms non-absorbable chelate compounds with milk calcium. It is not convenient its long-term use (more than 3-4 weeks) since damage on bone growth plates, teeth discoloration, or alteration of intestinal flora may occur. Be aware of the possibility of false negative results of bacterial cultures when the mother is on antibiotics.

Answer by DrLact: About Biostat usage in lactation

A number of reviews have stated that tetracyclines are contraindicated during breastfeeding because of possible staining of infants' dental enamel or bone deposition of tetracyclines. However, a close examination of available literature indicates that there is not likely to be harm in short-term use of Biostat during lactation because milk levels are low and absorption by the infant is inhibited by the calcium in breastmilk. Short-term use of Biostat is acceptable in nursing mothers. As a theoretical precaution, avoid prolonged or repeat courses during nursing. Monitor the infant for rash and for possible effects on the gastrointestinal flora, such as diarrhea or candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash).

Biostat Side Effects in Breastfeeding

No adverse effects were noted in an unspecified number of breastfed infants whose mothers were taking oral Biostat 1.5 or 2 g daily for 3 days. Ages of the infants and extent of breastfeeding were not stated.[2]

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