Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of sodium ferric gluconate complex during breastfeeding. Ferrlecit contains 9 mg/mL of benzyl alcohol, which may enter breastmilk and be absorbed by the infant. An alternate intravenous drug with more published data available may be preferred. Holder pasteurization of milk reduces the concentration of iron in milk by about 6.5%.[1]
For additional information on iron use during breastfeeding, see the monograph on Iron Salts.
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
Ferric Carboxymaltose, Ferric Derisomaltose, Iron Sucrose
References
1.
Mohd-Taufek N, Cartwright D, Davies M, et al. The effect of pasteurization on trace elements in donor breast milk. J Perinatol. 2016;36:897–900. [PubMed: 27253894]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
CAS Registry Number
34089-81-1
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Ferric Compounds
Hematinics
Iron Compounds
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