Sucralfate use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Sucralfate: Carafate
Sucralfate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No data are available on sucralfate use during breastfeeding; however, it is virtually unabsorbed orally. Most authorities consider sucralfate acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4] No special precautions are required.
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
Antacids, Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Ranitidine
References
1. Lewis JH, Weingold AB and the Committee of FDA-Related Matters, American College of Gastroenterology. The use of gastrointestinal drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Am J Gastroenterol. 1985;80 :912-23. PMID: 2864852
2. Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998;14:259-62. PMID: 10205441
3. Broussard CN, Richter JE. Treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease during pregnancy and lactation: what are the safest therapy options? Drug Saf. 1998;19:325-37. PMID: 9804446
4. Richter JE. Review article: the management of heartburn in pregnancy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther; 2005;22:749-57. PMID: 16225482
Sucralfate Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
54182-58-0
Drug Class
- Anti-Ulcer Agents
- Gastrointestinal Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
475
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2007-12-27
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Sucralfate use during Pregnancy
- Sucralfate Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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