Is Phenforminum [INN-Latin] Safe in Breastfeeding

Question

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

Phenforminum [INN-Latin] lactation summary

Phenforminum [INN-Latin] usage has low risk in breastfeeding

DrLact safety Score for Phenforminum [INN-Latin] is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Phenforminum [INN-Latin] may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
Our study of different scientific research indicates that Phenforminum [INN-Latin] may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Phenforminum [INN-Latin] low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
While using Phenforminum [INN-Latin] 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 Phenforminum [INN-Latin] usage in lactation

Biguanide drugs interfere with hepatic glyconeogenesis. Low risk of hypoglycemia. Oral anti-diabetic drugs are useless for treatment of diabetes type 1. For diabetes type 2, diet and exercise are advisable. Breastfeeding helps to lower glucemia level. See section on Maternal diabetes mellitus.Withdrawn from the market in Spain.

Alternate Drugs for Oral blood glucose lowering drug (Anti-diabetic). Biguanide. ATC A10BA

Metformin(Safe)

Phenformin(Low Risk)

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