Question

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

MET lactation summary

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

Aminoacid used in the DL form to treat paracetamol intoxications. Also found in combination with other aminoacids in parenteral nutrition fluids.
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