Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Hiprex usage in lactation

Methenamine passes into milk in small quantities and appears safe to use, even while nursing a newborn.

Hiprex Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Four newborn infants were allowed to breastfeed in one study after a maternal dose of 1 g of Hiprex. No adverse effects were reported.[1]
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