Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Ferrlecit usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Ferrlecit 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.

Alternate Drugs

Ferumoxytol
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate
Iron Dextran(Safe)
Ferric Carboxymaltose
Iron Sucrose
Ferric Citrate
Iron Isomaltoside 1000
Ferumoxytol
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate
Iron Dextran(Safe)
Ferric Carboxymaltose
Peginesatide
Darbepoetin
Iron Sucrose
Epoetin Beta
Epoetin Alfa
Iron Isomaltoside 1000

Synonyms of Ferrlecit

Gluconic acid, iron(3 ) sodium salt, D-
Sodium ferric gluconate
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