Rabeprazole use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Rabeprazole: Aciphex, Aciphex Sprinkle

Rabeprazole Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because no information is available on the use of rabeprazole during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm 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.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

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

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Ranitidine, Sucralfate

References

Rabeprazole Identification

Substance Name

Rabeprazole

CAS Registry Number

117976-89-3

Drug Class

Anti-Ulcer Agents

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

410

Last Revision Date

20130907

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