Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D-? Is Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- safe for nursing mother and child? Does Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- extracts into breast milk? Does Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- influence milk supply or can Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Answer by DrLact: About Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D- during breastfeeding. Ferrlecit contains 9 mg/mL of benzyl alcohol, which may enter breastmilk and be absorbed by the infant. An alternate intravenous drug with more published data available may be preferred.
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