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