Orlistat use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Orlistat: Xenical, Alli
Orlistat Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because orlistat is poorly absorbed orally, it is unlikely that any orlistat is excreted into milk or absorbed by the infant. Therefore, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant.
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.
References
Orlistat Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
96829-58-2
Drug Class
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Anti-Obesity Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
886
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-07-05
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See Also...
- Orlistat use during Pregnancy
- Orlistat Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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