Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Deferiprone usage in lactation

Because no information is available on the use of deferiprone during breastfeeding and it is orally absorbed, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Australian guidelines recommend against breastfeeding during deferiprone treatment.[1]
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