Is Citrus pectin Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Citrus pectin? Is Citrus pectin safe for nursing mother and child? Does Citrus pectin extracts into breast milk? Does Citrus pectin has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Citrus pectin influence milk supply or can Citrus pectin decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Citrus pectin lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Citrus pectin is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Citrus pectin is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Citrus pectin does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Citrus pectin 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 Citrus pectin usage in lactation
A polysaccharide which is extracted from plant cell walls (citrus, apple).With properties such as emulsifier, stabilizer and adsorbent.Used as adsorbent intestinal with other compounds (kaolin) in the treatment of diarrhea. Given its zero bioavailability, which prevents intestinal absorption, it is not excreted in breast milk.Regarded as a prebiotic, it is part of some breast milk substitutes formulas. Most gastroenteritis do not require medication: just a good hydration.
Alternate Drugs for Antidiarrheals: Intestinal anti-infectives, adsorbents, electrolytes, anti-propulsive, anti-inflammatory and microorganisms agents. ATC A07
Loperamide(Safe)
Mesalamine(Safe)
Olsalazine(Safe)
Sulfasalazine(Safe)
Colistimethate(Safe)
Cromolyn(Safe)
Polymyxin B(Safe)
Rifaximin(Safe)
Saccharomyces boulardii(Safe)
Pectin(Safe)
Nifuroxazide(Safe)
Bismuth salts(Safe)
Kaolin(Safe)
Activated Charcoal(Safe)
Colistin(Safe)
Sodium Cromoglicate(Safe)
Diphenoxilate-Hcl(Low Risk)
Mesalazine(Safe)
Polymyxin B Sulfate(Safe)
Racecadotril(Safe)
Rifaxidin(Safe)
Olsalazine Sodium(Safe)
Salazosulfapyridine(Safe)
Cromolyn Sodium(Safe)
5-Aminosalicylic Acid(Safe)
5-ASA(Safe)
Acetorphan(Safe)