Fenofibrate use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Fenofibrate: TriCor, Lofibra, Lipofen, Antara, Triglide, Lipidil EZ, Fenoglide, Lipidil Micro, Lipidil Supra

Medically reviewed on Oct 5, 2018

Fenofibrate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

No relevant published information exists on the use of fenofibrate during breastfeeding. Because of a concern with disruption of infant lipid metabolism, fenofibrate is best avoided during breastfeeding. An alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be avoided during fenofibrate therapy and for 5 days after the final dose.

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.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Cholestyramine, Colesevelam, Colestipol

References

Fenofibrate Identification

Substance Name

Fenofibrate

CAS Registry Number

49562-28-9

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Anticholesteremic Agents

Antilipemic Agents

Fibric Acids

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

737

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