Is HSDB 8218 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use HSDB 8218? Is HSDB 8218 safe for nursing mother and child? Does HSDB 8218 extracts into breast milk? Does HSDB 8218 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can HSDB 8218 influence milk supply or can HSDB 8218 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About HSDB 8218 usage in lactation
No relevant published information exists with the use of HSDB 8218 during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism and possible tumorigenicity, HSDB 8218 should not be used during breastfeeding.
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