Is Barium Andreu Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Barium Andreu? Is Barium Andreu safe for nursing mother and child? Does Barium Andreu extracts into breast milk? Does Barium Andreu has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Barium Andreu influence milk supply or can Barium Andreu decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Barium Andreu lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Barium Andreu is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Barium Andreu is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Barium Andreu does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Barium Andreu 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 Barium Andreu usage in lactation
It is not absorbed if taken by mouth.
Answer by DrLact: About Barium Andreu usage in lactation
Because Barium Andreu is not absorbed after oral or rectal administration, it will not enter the milk, reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. No special precautions are required.
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