Is Colestyramin Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Colestyramin? Is Colestyramin safe for nursing mother and child? Does Colestyramin extracts into breast milk? Does Colestyramin has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Colestyramin influence milk supply or can Colestyramin decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Colestyramin lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Colestyramin is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Colestyramin is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Colestyramin does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Colestyramin 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 Colestyramin usage in lactation
It is not orally absorbed. It is not secreted into breast milk. Prolonged use may be a cause of hydrosoluble vitamin deficiency in the mother.
Answer by DrLact: About Colestyramin usage in lactation
Colestyramin is a nonabsorbable resin. Because it does not enter the mother's bloodstream, it will not reach the infant via breastmilk. It is acceptable for use during lactation.
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