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CASRN: 2338-05-8

Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Iron is a normal component of human milk. Studies on various forms of iron indicate that breastmilk levels are not increased greatly after exogenous administration. No special precautions are necessary. Pasteurization of milk by the Holder method reduces the concentration of iron in milk by about 6.5%.[1]
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.
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
Ferric Citrate
CAS Registry Number
2338-05-8
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Ferric Compounds
- Chelating Agents
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