Cholestyramine Resin use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Cholestyramine Resin: Questran, Prevalite, Cholestyramine Light, Questran Light, Locholest, Locholest Light
Cholestyramine Resin Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Cholestyramine is a nonabsorbable resin. Because it does not enter the mother's bloodstream, it will not reach the infant via breastmilk. It is acceptable for use during lactation.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
Cholestyramine Resin Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
11041-12-6
Drug Class
- Anticholesteremic Agents
- Antilipemic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
515
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2009-08-06
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Cholestyramine use during Pregnancy
- Cholestyramine powder Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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