Summary of Use during Lactation

Because no information is available on the use of disulfiram during breastfeeding, an alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Drug labeling recommends that disulfiram not be given to nursing mothers.

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

Naltrexone

Substance Name

Disulfiram

CAS Registry Number

97-77-8

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Alcohol Deterrents

Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitors