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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.


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Is it allowed to take 5-ALA during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

It is locally used together with photo-dynamic therapy (especial blue light) as a treatment of Actinic Dermatitis and Basocelular Carcinoma. At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. Absorption through the skin is very low (0.26 % of administered dose), hence, a low or non-significant level in the mother's plasma should be expected. In case that a complete elimination of drug would be desired, a time period equivalent to ten times a half-life (Mean time) should be observed after drug administration to resume breastfeeding. In this case it would be equal to 8-10 hours. In the mean while, pump-and-dump regularly to maintain milk production. Do not apply it on the breast or cleanse it thoroughly to keep the baby from swallowing.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18717673
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18717959

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