Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Sodium ferric gluconate usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of Sodium ferric gluconate 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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