Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Indium (111In) pentetic acid? Is Indium (111In) pentetic acid safe for nursing mother and child? Does Indium (111In) pentetic acid extracts into breast milk? Does Indium (111In) pentetic acid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Indium (111In) pentetic acid influence milk supply or can Indium (111In) pentetic acid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Indium (111In) pentetic acid usage in lactation

Information in this record refers to the use of Indium (111In) pentetic acid as a diagnostic agent. No information is available on the use of Indium (111In) pentetic acid during breastfeeding. [1][2][3] Because of the long half-life of indium 111 and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, it is best to avoid the drug in women who wish to continue breastfeeding. If the drug is given, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

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