Procaine use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Procaine: Novocain, Mericaine
Procaine Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of procaine during breastfeeding. Based on the low excretion of other local anesthetics into breastmilk and the short half-life of procaine, a single dose of procaine during breastfeeding, such as for a dental procedure, is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Note that many people mistakenly equate the terms "Novocaine" (procaine) and local anesthesia. The exact identity of any local anesthetic should be verified rather than assuming that patients are receiving procaine.
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
Procaine Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
59-46-1
Drug Class
- Anesthetics, Local
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
711
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-04
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Procaine Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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