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CASRN: 54182-58-0
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No data are available on sucralfate use during breastfeeding; however, it is virtually unabsorbed orally. Most authorities consider sucralfate acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2][3][4] No special precautions are required.
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
Antacids, Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Ranitidine
References
- 1.
- Lewis JH, Weingold AB and the Committee of FDA-Related Matters, American College of Gastroenterology. The use of gastrointestinal drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Am J Gastroenterol. 1985;80:912-23. [PubMed: 2864852]
- 2.
- Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998;14:259-62. [PubMed: 10205441]
- 3.
- Broussard CN, Richter JE. Treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease during pregnancy and lactation: what are the safest therapy options? Drug Saf. 1998;19:325-37. [PubMed: 9804446]
- 4.
- Richter JE. Review article: the management of heartburn in pregnancy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2005;22:749-57. [PubMed: 16225482]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Sucralfate
CAS Registry Number
54182-58-0
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Anti-Ulcer Agents
- Gastrointestinal Agents
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