Drug Detail:Miglitol (Miglitol [ mig-li-tol ])
Drug Class: Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Miglitol Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Limited data indicate that miglitol is poorly excreted into breastmilk. Because miglitol is also poorly absorbed orally, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. No published information was found as of the revision date. According to the manufacturer, 0.02% of a 100 mg oral dose or 0.2% of the weight-adjusted maternal dosage is excreted into breastmilk.
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
Acarbose, Glipizide, Glyburide, Insulin, Metformin
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Miglitol
CAS Registry Number
72432-03-2
Drug Class
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Breast Feeding
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Lactation
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Hypoglycemic Agents
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