Is Methoxypectin Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Methoxypectin? Is Methoxypectin safe for nursing mother and child? Does Methoxypectin extracts into breast milk? Does Methoxypectin has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Methoxypectin influence milk supply or can Methoxypectin decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Methoxypectin lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Methoxypectin is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Methoxypectin is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Methoxypectin does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Methoxypectin 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 Methoxypectin 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.
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