Is LFA 3 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use LFA 3? Is LFA 3 safe for nursing mother and child? Does LFA 3 extracts into breast milk? Does LFA 3 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can LFA 3 influence milk supply or can LFA 3 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
LFA 3 lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for LFA 3 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of LFA 3 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that LFA 3 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of LFA 3 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using LFA 3 We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About LFA 3 usage in lactation
Fusion protein used for treatment of Psoriasis. Because a high molecular weight excretion into breast milk must be minimal or nil. Protein structure renders gastro-intestinal absorption unlikely.
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