Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use MK 0991? Is MK 0991 safe for nursing mother and child? Does MK 0991 extracts into breast milk? Does MK 0991 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can MK 0991 influence milk supply or can MK 0991 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About MK 0991 usage in lactation

No information is available on the clinical use of MK 0991 during breastfeeding. MK 0991 is indicated for use in infants over 3 months of age and it is poorly absorbed orally, so it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. However, no published experience exists with MK 0991 during breastfeeding, therefore an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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