Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor)? Is EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) safe for nursing mother and child? Does EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) extracts into breast milk? Does EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) influence milk supply or can EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) lactation summary

EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) Vs not using EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) Its must to monitor 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 EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) usage in lactation

We are working on a comment for this product.

Answer by DrLact: About EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) usage in lactation

Both the hippurate and mandelate salts of EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) pass into milk in small quantities and appear acceptable to use, even while nursing a newborn.

EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) Side Effects in Breastfeeding

Four newborn infants were allowed to breastfeed in one study after a maternal dose of 1 gram of EL 10 (corrosion inhibitor) hippurate. No adverse effects were reported.[1]

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Doxycycline(Low Risk)
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Capreomycin(Low Risk)
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Cefixime(Safe)
Demeclocycline(Low Risk)
Methicillin(Low Risk)
Cefepime(Safe)
Methenamine(Unsafe)
Cefdinir(Safe)
Iodine(Unsafe)
Cefazolin(Safe)
Mupirocin(Safe)
Cefaclor(Safe)
Lomefloxacin(Low Risk)
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