Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Xe-133? Is Xe-133 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Xe-133 extracts into breast milk? Does Xe-133 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Xe-133 influence milk supply or can Xe-133 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Xe-133 usage in lactation

Information in this record refers to the use of Xe-133 as a diagnostic agent. Because of its low systemic bioavailability after inhalation, the International Commission on Radiological Protection and other experts state breastfeeding need not be interrupted after administration of Xe-133.[1][2][3]

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