Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Pyridoxine Hydrochloride? Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride safe for nursing mother and child? Does Pyridoxine Hydrochloride extracts into breast milk? Does Pyridoxine Hydrochloride has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Pyridoxine Hydrochloride influence milk supply or can Pyridoxine Hydrochloride decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Pyridoxine Hydrochloride does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 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 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride usage in lactation
Concentration of vitamin B6 in the breast milk is directly related to the amount present in diet with the possibility of a high increment by an excessive consumption through the diet. Daily allowance of vitamin B6 ranges from 2 to 3 mg. A balanced and varied diet is enough without a need for extra supplementation with this vitamin. Vitamin B6 deficiency is extremely rare since it is widely distributed in many foods. In those cases where supplementation is required, it is recommended not to exceed 40 mg a-day. There are controversial data on the capacity of a high dose of Pyridoxine to inhibit the secretion of Prolactin and suppress the milk production. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as usually compatible with breastfeeding.