Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EC 219-854-2? Is EC 219-854-2 safe for nursing mother and child? Does EC 219-854-2 extracts into breast milk? Does EC 219-854-2 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EC 219-854-2 influence milk supply or can EC 219-854-2 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About EC 219-854-2 usage in lactation

No published experience exists with EC 219-854-2 during breastfeeding. Because the half-life of the agent is about 10 minutes and absorption of the drug by the infant is unlikely. If EC 219-854-2 is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.[1] Because of the lack of information, the American College of Radiology states that temporary (~24 hours) pumping and discarding of milk may be considered.[2] However, this recommendation appears to be excessively cautious.
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