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