Etidronate use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Etidronate: Didronel, Didronel IV
Etidronate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because no information is available on the use of etidronate during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. However, absorption of etidronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
Drug Levels
Etidronate is poorly absorbed orally (average in adults 3% on an empty stomach, less with food), so absorption of etidronate by a breastfed infant is unlikely.
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
Etidronate Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
2809-21-4
Drug Class
- Bisphosphonates
- Bone Density Conservation Agents
- Diphosphonates
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
720
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Etidronate use during Pregnancy
- Etidronate Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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