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