Question

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

Lactic Acid lactation summary

Lactic Acid is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Lactic Acid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Lactic Acid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Lactic Acid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Lactic Acid 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 Lactic Acid usage in lactation

A natural product found in milk that may increase their concentration after exercise which is not harmful to the infant. At latest update published were not found data on excretion in breast milk.Because the small dose used and poor absorption to the plasma of most topical dermatological or vaginal preparations, make it unlikely the pass of a significant amount into breast milk. Do not apply on the nipple or areola.

Alternate Drugs for Emollients and Protectives for dermatological use. ATC D02

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