Question

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

Blood sugar lactation summary

Blood sugar is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Blood sugar is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Blood sugar is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Blood sugar does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Blood sugar safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Blood sugar usage in lactation

Blood sugar (dextrose), as a component of oral re-hydration solutions, fluids for IV use, or, as excipient of drugs, is entirely compatible with breastfeeding. Nevertheless, D/W solutions orally used in neonates just after birth are highly discourage since it may affect initiation of lactation seriously.

Alternate Drugs for Blood substitutes, Perfusions, Irritgating & Electrolyte solutions. ATC B05

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