Is SF-277 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use SF-277? Is SF-277 safe for nursing mother and child? Does SF-277 extracts into breast milk? Does SF-277 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can SF-277 influence milk supply or can SF-277 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
SF-277 lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for SF-277 is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of SF-277 may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that SF-277 may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of SF-277 low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using SF-277 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 SF-277 usage in lactation
It metabolizes to rein (rhubarb anthraquinone glycoside). Most possible serious effect is diarrhea. Due to higher %protein binding, excretion to breast milk are unlikely. Absorption through the child’s gut is interfered by the calcium contained in the milk.
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