Is Cuemid Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Cuemid? Is Cuemid safe for nursing mother and child? Does Cuemid extracts into breast milk? Does Cuemid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Cuemid influence milk supply or can Cuemid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Cuemid lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Cuemid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Cuemid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Cuemid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Cuemid 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 Cuemid 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 Cuemid usage in lactation
Cuemid 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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