Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Epi-Stat 61? Is Epi-Stat 61 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Epi-Stat 61 extracts into breast milk? Does Epi-Stat 61 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Epi-Stat 61 influence milk supply or can Epi-Stat 61 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Epi-Stat 61 lactation summary

Epi-Stat 61 is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Epi-Stat 61 is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Epi-Stat 61 is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Epi-Stat 61 does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Epi-Stat 61 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 Epi-Stat 61 usage in lactation

It is not absorbed if taken by mouth.

Answer by DrLact: About Epi-Stat 61 usage in lactation

Because Epi-Stat 61 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.

Synonyms of Epi-Stat 61

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